Polie (en. Polite)

/pɔ.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who demonstrates courtesy and respect in behaviors.

She is always polite with her colleagues.

Elle est toujours polie avec ses collègues.

Who has a smooth and shiny surface.

This table is very polished; it shines in the sunlight.

Cette table est très polie, elle brille au soleil.

Relating to education or good manners.

He was raised in a very polite environment.

Il a été élevé dans un environnement très poli.

From the verb 'to polish', derived from the Latin 'polire' which means 'to make smooth'.

to be as polite as a prince

To be extremely courteous and respectful.

être poli comme un prince

polished on both sides

To have courteous behavior in all circumstances.

polie des deux côtés

to appear polite

To act with courtesy, especially towards others.

se montrer poli

to polish

To make a surface smooth or shiny.

polir

politeness

The quality of being polite, a set of respectful behaviors.

politesse

polishing

The action of polishing, of making smooth.

polissement

An excessively polite behavior, considered hypocritical.

He is so polite it seems like he is trying to persuade.

Il est si poli qu'on dirait qu'il cherche à convaincre.

When someone seems too polite in an attempt to please.

Stop being so polite; just be yourself.

Arrête d'être si poli, sois juste toi-même.