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conformément

in accordance with, pursuant to

adverb kohn-for-meh-MAHN Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Conformément is a formal adverb used almost exclusively in legal, administrative, and official writing, always followed by the preposition à: conformément à la loi ('in accordance with the law'). It derives from the adjective conforme and the noun conformité. In everyday speech, selon or d'après would be used instead.

Examples

"Conformément au règlement, l'accès est interdit."

Natural Translation

In accordance with the rules, access is forbidden.

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