décence — meaning in English French → English · translate English → French instead English meaning decency noun The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable. propriety noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum. Senses décence is used for these senses in English: decency The quality of being decent; propriety. propriety Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. [from 18th c.] Related French words bienséance bonnes manières convenances correction
