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courtesy in French

courtesy in French is courtoisie, politesse, indulgence — courtesy means polite, respectful behavior toward others.

courtesy in French

courtoisie
noun
(uncountable) Polite behavior.
politesse
noun
(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
indulgence
noun
(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

What does "courtesy" mean?

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
    "He held the door open out of simple courtesy."
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.
    "The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport."
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courtesy in a sentence

  • He held the door open out of simple courtesy.
  • Basic courtesy means saying please and thank you.
  • The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
  • She got a courtesy call reminding her of the appointment.

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What is "courtesy" in French?

"courtesy" in French is courtoisie, politesse, indulgence. courtesy means: Polite, respectful behavior toward others.

How do you use "courtesy" in a sentence?

Example: "He held the door open out of simple courtesy." In French, "courtesy" is courtoisie, politesse, indulgence.

Are there other ways to say "courtesy" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "courtesy": courtoisie, politesse, indulgence.

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