😇Courtesy (kortési)

noun
/ˈkɜːr.tə.si/
courtoisie; politesse; (courtoisie, politesse)

Signification

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege
Traduction de la signification
l'affichage de la politesse dans l'attitude et le comportement envers les autres; un geste ou une remarque poli
l'affichage de la politesse dans l'attitude et le comportement envers les autres; un geste ou une remarque poli

Phrases d'exemple

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

Il a montré une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour les personnes âgées.
Il a montré une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour les personnes âgées.

He opened the door as a courtesy.

Il a ouvert la porte par courtoisie.
Il a ouvert la porte par courtoisie.

Synonymes

politeness, civility, respect, good manners, favor
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politeness, civility, respect, good manners
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politeness, civility, respect, favor

Antonymes

rudeness, impoliteness, incivility, discourtesy
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rudeness, impoliteness, incivility, discourtesy
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rudeness, discourtesy

Collocations

common courtesy, professional courtesy, extend courtesy, as a courtesy, courtesy call, courtesy title
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common courtesy, professional courtesy, extend courtesy
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as a courtesy, extend courtesy, courtesy call, courtesy title

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