traditionnelles

Traditionnelles is the feminine plural form of the French adjective traditionnel, meaning traditional or relating to tradition. It is used to describe practices, objects, or expressions that are associated with established customs or handed down through generations.

The term derives from tradition, from Latin traditio, and entered French through Old French traditionnel. In modern French, adjectives agree with the noun in gender and number; traditionnels (masc. pl.), traditionnelles (fem. pl.) are the feminine plural form.

Examples include recettes traditionnelles (traditional recipes), costumes traditionnels (traditional costumes), and pratiques traditionnelles (traditional practices).

The word can imply authenticity or heritage, but usage ranges from descriptive to evaluative and it can contrast with moderne or innovant. It is common in discussions of culture, cuisine, crafts, and rituals, where traditionnelles denotes continuity with past practices as part of a cultural identity.

Related terms include tradition, traditionnel, modernité, patrimoine, and savoir-faire. In UNESCO and heritage contexts, traditional knowledge and practices are often considered alongside broader concepts of intangible cultural heritage.