comme il faut

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comme il faut (k

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adj.

Being in accord with conventions or accepted standards; proper.

[French : comme, as + il faut, it is necessary, proper.]

comme il faut French [kɔm il fo]

correct or correctly

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Adj.

comme il faut - according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

becoming, comely, seemly, decent, decorous

proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"

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