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politesse.

politeness, courtesy

9 characters4 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɔ.li.tɛs/

  1. politeness, courtesy

    feminine · uncountable
    une formule de politesse
    par politesse

  2. polite remark or action

    countable · feminine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian politezza.

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