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    Courtoisie (en. Courtesy)

    /kuʁ.twa.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attitude of respect, kindness, and humanity towards others.
    Courtesy is essential in professional interactions.
    La courtoisie est essentielle dans les interactions professionnelles.
    Manners or refined behaviors.
    She showed courtesy by thanking her host.
    Elle a fait preuve de courtoisie en remerciant son hôte.
    A form of politeness that is more rigorous.
    He has always had exemplary courtesy in his manners.
    Il a toujours eu une courtoisie exemplaire dans ses manières.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'courtois', which comes from the Latin 'curtiosus', meaning 'lordly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    courtesy requires
    Expression meaning that it is good form to act with courtesy.
    courtoisie oblige
    out of courtesy
    To show respect or politeness.
    par courtoisie

    Related Words

    courteous
    Who shows courtesy.
    courtois
    courteously
    In a courteous manner.
    courtoisement

    Slang Meanings

    Unomania
    He has an exaggerated unomania for gestures of courtesy.
    Il a une unomanie exagérée pour les gestes de courtoisie.
    Forced kindness
    Her courtesy seemed to be a forced kindness.
    Sa courtoisie semblait être une gentillesse forcée.