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bonnes manières — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • propriety noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.

Senses

bonnes manières is used for these senses in English:

  • good manners The treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness, and showing correct public behaviour.
  • propriety (often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]

Related French words