civility in French
civility in French is politesse — civility means polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
civility in French
politesse
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
What does "civility" mean?
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noun Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
"She handled the complaint with remarkable civility."
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civility in a sentence
- She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.
- Basic civility seems to have disappeared from online debates.
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What is "civility" in French?
"civility" in French is politesse. civility means: Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
How do you use "civility" in a sentence?
Example: "She handled the complaint with remarkable civility." In French, "civility" is politesse.
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