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Conformément

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Definition: (adv) in accordance (with), according (to), in order to conform with/match

Nous avons agi conformément à la loi - We acted in accordance with the law.

Tu dois le réparer conformément à l'original - You need to repair it to match the original.

Related: conforme (adj) - true to, matching; comformé (adj) - formed, shaped; conformer - to model (on), match, conform

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Pronunciation: [ko(n) fuhr may ma(n)] Audio Link

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