de rigueur

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de rigueur

A silk hat is de rigueur for formal afternoon events.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Required by current social custom, etiquette, or fashion; obligatory; indispensable. The term describes something that is considered essential or necessary according to the prevailing standards of a particular social or fashionable context.
Usage
  • The word "de rigueur" is used as a predicate adjective, typically following a linking verb like "is," "was," or "becomes." It describes a state or condition dictated by convention.
  • It is often used in formal or sophisticated contexts to discuss social norms, fashion trends, or professional etiquette.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Wearing a black tie is de rigueur for such a formal gala.
    • In that exclusive club, knowing the right people is de rigueur for membership.
    • A smartphone has become de rigueur for modern business communication.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be de rigueur": to be absolutely necessary or required by the rules of fashion or society.
    • For the interview, a suit and tie were de rigueur.
  • "to become de rigueur": to transition into being a required standard.
    • Posting regular updates has become de rigueur for brands on social media.
Variants and Related Words
  • Obligatory (adj): required by a rule, law, or custom.
    • Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all managers.
  • De rigueur is a loan phrase from French. It does not have direct English noun or verb variants. Its meaning is fixed as an adjective.
Synonyms
  • Mandatory: required by law or rules; compulsory.
  • Essential: absolutely necessary; extremely important.
  • Indispensable: absolutely necessary.
  • De rigueur specifically implies necessity driven by social or fashionable convention, whereas "mandatory" often implies a formal rule or law.
Antonyms
  • Optional: available to be chosen but not obligatory.
  • Unfashionable: not fashionable or popular.
  • Taboo: prohibited or restricted by social custom.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "The done thing": (idiom) the socially acceptable or customary action.
    • Sending a thank-you note is the done thing.
  • "De rigueur" itself functions as a sophisticated idiomatic phrase in English, borrowed directly from French to convey a specific nuance of social necessity.
de rigueur

A silk hat is de rigueur for formal afternoon events.

Adjective
  1. required by etiquette or usage or fashion
    • instruction as to when and where a silk hat is de rigueur

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