Politesses (en. Politeness)

/pɔ.li.tɛs/

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Slang Meanings

To make polite remarks, but in an ironic way.
He made polite remarks just to save face.
Il lui a fait des politesses juste pour faire bonne figure.
To use politeness to mask one's displeasure.
She spoke politely, but one could sense that she was annoyed.
Elle a parlé avec des politesses, mais on sentait qu'elle était agacée.