civility

• Nom désignant un comportement formel ou poli, impliquant souvent le respect et l'attention envers autrui.

A noun referring to formal or polite behavior, often involving the act of showing regard and consideration for others.

indénombrable

1. Formal politenessB2formal

   Polite behavior that is often formal or routine, sometimes lacking genuine warmth.

   Politesse formelle

   • They exchanged civilities before starting the meeting.
   • His civility was merely a mask for his true intentions.
   • The letter was full of empty civilities.

   Synonymescourtesycourtlinessdecorumetiquettepolitenessproprietyurbanity

   Antonymesdiscourtesyimpolitenessrudeness

2. Respect for othersB2formal

   The act of showing consideration and respect for other people.

   civilité

   • Civility in public discourse is essential for a healthy democracy.
   • She treated everyone with civility, regardless of their background.
   • The teacher emphasized the importance of civility in the classroom.

   Synonymescourtesydecorumgraciousnesspolitenessproprietyrespect

   Antonymesdiscourtesyimpolitenessincivilityrudeness