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courtoisie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.

Senses

courtoisie is used for these senses in English:

  • courtesy (uncountable) Polite behavior.
  • suavity The quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind; agreeableness; pleasantness

courtesy — full definition

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.

Related French words