courtoisie

Definitions of courtoisie
  1. noun
    a courteous manner
    synonyms: bienséance, civilité, politesse, savoir-vivre
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    antonyms:
    grossièreté, impertinence
    a manner that is rude and insulting
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    politesse
    a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
    chevalerie, galanterie
    courtesy towards women
    considération, estime, respect
    courteous regard for people's feelings
    civilité
    formal or perfunctory politeness
    type of:
    attitude, comportement
    a way of acting or behaving
  2. noun
    a courteous or respectful or considerate act
    synonyms: politesse
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    types:
    attention
    a courteous act indicating affection
    galanterie
    polite attentiveness to women
    type of:
    politesse, égards
    the act of showing regard for others
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