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comme il faut
(comme il faut)
Pronunciation:
/ˌkɒm iːl ˈfəʊ, kɔm il fo/
adjective
correct in behaviour or etiquette:
my friend is partial to cocaine—in every other way he is very proper and comme il faut
Origin:
French, literally 'as is necessary'
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