de rigueur

[duh ri-gur, duh ree-gœr]

adjective

1. strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion.

de rigueur

/ də riɡœr, də rɪˈɡɜː /

adjective

1. required by etiquette or fashion

de rigueur

1. A French term meaning necessary according to convention: “Formal dress is de rigueur at weddings.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from French: “of rigor”; de ( def. ), rigor ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

literally: of strictness

Related Words

• mandatory 
• necessary 
• obligatory 
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