a formal occasion
торжественный случай
I keep these earrings for a formal occasion.
Я берегу эти серьги для торжественного случая.
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adjective · A2 · very often · UK/US
formal
formal
Meaning of formal
English
suitable for official or serious occasions
Русский
соответствующий официальным мероприятиям и дресс-коду
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈfɔːməl/
American English
/ˈfɔrməl/
formal with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом formal
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
9 сочетаний
Одежда и мероприятия
Occasions and clothesa formal dinner
торжественный ужин
We borrowed extra chairs for the formal dinner.
Мы одолжили дополнительные стулья для торжественного ужина.
- formal wearвечерняя одежда
Язык и письма
Language and lettersa formal letter
официальное письмо
I wrote a formal letter requesting a refund.
Я написал официальное письмо с просьбой о возврате денег.
formal language
официальный стиль речи
Please use formal language when addressing the committee.
Пожалуйста, используйте официальный стиль речи, когда обращаетесь к комиссии.
- formal and informalофициальный и неофициальный
Официальный порядок
Official procedurea formal complaint
официальная жалоба
We filed a formal complaint about the constant noise.
Мы подали официальную жалобу на постоянный шум.
a formal request
официальный запрос
I sent a formal request for a copy of my records.
Я отправил официальный запрос на копию моих записей.
- formal educationсистематическое образование
formal usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
The party has a formal dress code.
На вечеринке формальный дресс-код.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Guests wore formal clothes to the wedding.
Гости пришли на свадьбу в формальной одежде.
formal synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between formal, dressy, smart, ceremonial, and black-tie
ENThis top is too dressy for the office.
S
🇬🇧English
smart
British: neat and stylish, less strict than formal.
very often
ENWear something smart for the interview.
Advanced: broader words
C
🇬🇧English
ceremonial
Used in ceremonies or rituals, not just strict style.
B1rare word
ENThe mayor gave a ceremonial speech at the opening.
B
🇬🇧English
black-tie
Very formal dress code: dinner jacket or tuxedo and evening dress.
rare word
ENThe invitation says the dinner is black-tie.
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formal belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does formal mean?
suitable for official or serious occasions
How do you pronounce formal?
formal is pronounced [ˈfɔːməl].
How is formal used in a sentence?
На вечеринке формальный дресс-код. Translation: The party has a formal dress code.
Is formal part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, formal can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is formal part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, formal can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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