institution
/ɛ̃s.ti.ty.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
public body; official organization; established establishment (often governmental or administrative)
Le Sénat est une institution de la République.
The Senate is an institution of the Republic.
Synonyms:organisme, établissement, autorité, service public
2.
nounfeminine
an established tradition, fixture or long-standing custom
Le café du matin, c'est une institution chez nous.
Morning coffee is a real tradition at our place.
Synonyms:tradition, coutume, habitude, rite
