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informal

informal

Meaning of informal

casual style

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British English/ɪnˈfɔːməl/
American English/ɪnˈfɔrməl/
Russian transcription[nʲɪfɐrˈmalʲnɨj]
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informal with Russian translation

informal usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Компания сообщила, что на встрече действует неформальный дресс-код для гостей.

The company told us the meeting had an informal dress code for visiting guests.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Встреча была неформальной, поэтому все пришли в джинсах.

The meeting was informal, so everyone wore jeans.

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informal belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

informalнеформальный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

informal synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between informal / casual / unofficial / relaxed / colloquial / conversational

🇬🇧English

more everyday and relaxed than 'formal'; often used for dress or manner

A1Very Often

Wear something casual to the interview.

U
🇬🇧English
unofficial

stresses lack of official status or authorization rather than tone or style

A2Often

This is an unofficial report — it has not been approved.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes comfort and lack of tension in atmosphere or attitude

A2Very Often

We had a relaxed conversation during the interview.

C
🇬🇧English
colloquial

applies specifically to informal spoken language or idiomatic expressions

B1Often

The article uses colloquial expressions to sound friendly.

C
🇬🇧English
conversational

describes a tone or style that resembles natural conversation; informal but often intentional

B1Often

Her cover letter had a conversational tone that felt genuine.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes an easygoing, unhurried attitude; informal but implies low urgency

B1Often

The team is quite laid-back, so the interview was very informal.

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How to pronounce informal and what this word means

informal means informal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce informal

/ɪnˈfɔːməl/

informal translation

informal

informal examples

The company told us the meeting had an informal dress code for visiting guests.

informal transcription

/ɪnˈfɔːməl/, /ɪnˈfɔrməl/

Questions about this word

informal meaning: what does it mean?

casual style

informal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

informal is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɔːməl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

informal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The company told us the meeting had an informal dress code for visiting guests. Translation: Компания сообщила, что на встрече действует неформальный дресс-код для гостей.

Is informal part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, informal can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is informal part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, informal can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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