No. 9,257 in French

courtoisie

Courtesy; polite behavior or gracious manners.

In a sentence

Merci pour votre courtoisie lors de cette rencontre.
Thank you for your courtesy during this meeting.
The word 'courtoisie' in this sentence refers to polite behavior displayed during the interaction or meeting.
La courtoisie est une qualité très appréciée dans une personne.
Courtesy is a highly valued trait in a person.
Here, 'courtoisie' emphasizes the general attribute of kindness and respectful demeanor that is characteristic of someone.
Pourriez-vous faire preuve de courtoisie envers nos invités ?
Could you show courtesy towards our guests?
In this case, 'courtoisie' is used to request polite actions and behavior towards others, indicating desired manners.

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