de rigueur

[ duh ri-gur; French duh ree-gœr ]

adjective

1. strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion.

de rigueur

/ də riɡœr; də rɪˈɡɜː /

adjective

1. required by etiquette or fashion

de rigueur

1. A French term meaning necessary according to convention: “Formal dress is de rigueur at weddings.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from French: “of rigor”; de ( def ), rigor ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

literally: of strictness

Related Words

• mandatory
• necessary
• obligatory
• required