as in appropriate
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comme il faut
Champagne obviously flowed comme il faut; everyone was in good spirits.
—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2024
There is nothing scary, amiss, or unrelatable about me, who am comme il faut.
—
Laura Kolbe,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2023
Among the upper crust, such a thing would not have been comme il faut.
—
Moira Hodgson,
WSJ,
5 July 2018
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2024
There is nothing scary, amiss, or unrelatable about me, who am comme il faut.
—
Laura Kolbe,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2023
Among the upper crust, such a thing would not have been comme il faut.
—
Moira Hodgson,
WSJ,
5 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comme il faut
Adjective
-
My wish is that every United States citizen would know the words to our anthem, rise to his or her feet when it is played, and sing profoundly and proudly at every appropriate occasion.
-
Another group argued that cash is appropriate.
Adjective
-
Accessibility Unfortunately, the suites at Hotel Ottilia are not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
-
IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
Adjective
-
The respondent, the lower court winner, argues that the lower court decision was correct and should be affirmed.
-
Trump is correct that retail gas prices have been slow to come down.
Adjective
-
In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
-
This pick can support up to 400 pounds, has a breathable mesh backing, and packs down small, fitting into a convenient carrying bag when not in use.
Adjective
-
Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
-
Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
Adjective
-
But the disagreement ultimately has less to do with objective criteria—such as the effects of climate change in Europe, which is warming twice as fast as the global average—than subjective questions about what constitutes an acceptable level of physical suffering and sacrifice.
-
The rise of color TV meant viewers could see the jerseys better, and the fitness boom meant athleisure was becoming more socially acceptable for adults.
Adjective
-
In previous years, there have been meet-and-greets with chefs and restaurateurs, along with tastings from over 40 restaurants and bars.
-
There will also be meet-and-greets with IGN personalities.
Adjective
-
There are still a few days of group stage games to go, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's four points and three goals today have given it decent odds.
-
For Sacramento, that means another afternoon with temps briefly in the low to mid-90s before a decent Delta breeze kicks in.
Cite this Entry
“Comme il faut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comme%20il%20faut. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
