How is the word courtoisie translated from French to English

English translation
Courtesy
noun

Conduite polie à l'égard d'autrui.

Polite behaviour toward other people.

Examples with “courtoisie”

See how the word “courtoisie” is used in sentences

  • Il a répondu avec une grande courtoisie. — He answered with great courtesy.

  • Elle a fait preuve d'une grande politesse en tenant la porte. — She showed great courtesy by holding the door open.

  • Les billets étaient des invitations offertes pour l'événement. — The tickets were courtesy invitations to the event.

  • Nous sommes arrivés en avance grâce aux transports en commun. — We arrived early courtesy of public transport.

  • La courtoisie ne coûte rien et ouvre bien des portes. — Courtesy costs nothing and opens many doors.

  • N'est-ce pas la simple politesse de dire merci ? — Isn't it just courtesy to say thank you?

  • Puis-je vous proposer des rafraîchissements offerts pendant l'attente ? — Can I offer you courtesy refreshments while you wait?

  • Il a fini le projet à temps grâce à son équipe. — He finished the project on time courtesy of his team.

  • Pourrais-tu montrer un peu de courtoisie envers les voisins ? — Could you show a little courtesy to the neighbors?

  • Faites preuve de politesse quand vous vous adressez aux autres. — Please demonstrate courtesy when speaking with others.

  • Elle a apprécié les surclassements offerts sur son vol. — She appreciated the courtesy upgrades on her flight.

  • Grâce au beau temps, le pique-nique a été une réussite. — Courtesy of the weather, the picnic was a success.

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