propriety in French
propriety in French is décence, bienséance, bonnes manières — propriety means correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
propriety in French
décence
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.]
bienséance
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
bonnes manières
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
convenances
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
correction
(often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]
What does "propriety" mean?
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noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
"She always behaved with great propriety at formal events."
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propriety in a sentence
- She always behaved with great propriety at formal events.
- He questioned the propriety of accepting gifts from clients.
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What is "propriety" in French?
"propriety" in French is décence, bienséance, bonnes manières. propriety means: Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
How do you use "propriety" in a sentence?
Example: "She always behaved with great propriety at formal events." In French, "propriety" is décence, bienséance, bonnes manières.
Are there other ways to say "propriety" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "propriety": décence, bienséance, bonnes manières, convenances, correction.
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