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de rigueur

[duh ri-gur; French duh ree-gœr]
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adjective

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

Origin of de rigueur

Borrowed into English from French around 1825–35
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Related Words for de rigueur

obligatory, conventional, correct, mandatory, necessary, proper, required, right
British Dictionary definitions for de rigueur

de rigueur

adjective

required by etiquette or fashion

Word Origin for de rigueur

literally: of strictness
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Word Origin and History for de rigueur

1849, French, literally "of strictness," thus "according to obligation of convention." See rigor.

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de rigueur in Culture

de rigueur

[(duh ree-gur)]

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

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