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    Courtois (en. Courteous)

    /kuʁ.twa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who acts with politeness and kindness.
    He is always courteous with his colleagues.
    Il est toujours courtois avec ses collègues.
    Who is in accordance with good manners.
    His behavior was courteous during the meeting.
    Son comportement était courtois lors de la réunion.
    Relates to the court, evoking a refined and respectful environment.
    Courteous manners are learned from a young age.
    Les manières courtoises s'apprennent dès le plus jeune âge.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'cortois', derived from 'court', referring to the medieval court.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have courteous manners
    To act with politeness and respect.
    avoir des manières courtoises
    a courteous act
    A gesture that demonstrates courtesy.
    un acte courtois
    to be courteous towards someone
    To show respect and kindness towards a person.
    être courtois envers quelqu'un

    Related Words

    courtesy
    Politeness and respectful behavior towards others.
    courtoisie
    courtliness
    Act of showing courtesy.
    courtoisage
    courteously
    In a courteous manner.
    courtoisement

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe excessively polite behavior.
    He is too courteous; it seems like he is trying to please everyone.
    Il est trop courtois, on dirait qu'il essaie de plaire à tout le monde.
    Used to refer to a person who tries to mask their true intentions under a polite facade.
    Be careful with him; he is courteous but has a hidden agenda.
    Attention à lui, il est courtois mais il a un but caché.