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    Poli (en. Polite)

    /poli/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies someone who is respectful and courteous.
    A polite waiter always pays attention to the customers.
    Un serveur poli fait toujours attention aux clients.
    Describes a respectful behavior in society.
    It is important to have polite manners during an interview.
    Il est important d'avoir des manières polies lors d'un entretien.
    Applies to a form of respectful language or expression.
    She used a polite tone in her response.
    Elle a utilisé un ton poli dans sa réponse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'politus', which means 'shiny, polished'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be polite
    to have respectful manners
    être poli
    to act with politeness
    to behave courteously
    agir avec politesse
    a polite speech
    a respectful way of speaking
    un discours poli

    Related Words

    politeness
    Quality of a person who knows how to behave respectfully.
    politesse
    to polish
    To make a surface smooth and shiny; figuratively, it can also mean to improve behavior.
    polir
    politely
    In a courteous or respectful manner.
    poliment

    Slang Meanings

    A bit too formal.
    He is always so polite, it's almost embarrassing.
    Il est toujours si poli, c'est presque gênant.
    A false pretense of courtesy.
    His compliments were polite but insincere.
    Ses compliments étaient polis mais sans sincérité.