No. 11,065 in French
politesse
Politeness; courteous behavior or manners.
In a sentence
La politesse est essentielle dans les interactions sociales.
Politeness is essential in social interactions.
In this sentence, 'politesse' is used as a general concept or value.
Elle m'a adressé un sourire par politesse.
She gave me a smile out of politeness.
Here, 'politesse' is used to describe an action motivated by manners or courtesy.
Il a appris les règles de politesse dès son jeune âge.
He learned the rules of politeness at a young age.
In this context, 'politesse' refers to the codified behavior or practices related to being polite.
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