tradition
US /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
1.
tradition, coutume
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
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It's a family tradition to have turkey on Christmas Day.
C'est une tradition familiale de manger de la dinde le jour de Noël.
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The school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
L'école a une longue tradition d'excellence académique.
2.
transmission, héritage
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice rather than in writing
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Oral tradition played a crucial role in preserving ancient stories.
La tradition orale a joué un rôle crucial dans la préservation des histoires anciennes.
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The knowledge was passed down through generations by tradition.
La connaissance a été transmise de génération en génération par tradition.