courtesy

• Nom désignant un comportement poli, le respect ou l'attention témoignés envers autrui, incluant le sens de geste aimable ou de permission accordée par bienveillance.

A noun referring to polite behavior, respect, or consideration shown towards others.

indénombrable

1. B1formal

   Polite behavior that shows respect for other people.

   courtoisie

   • He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for her.
   • Common courtesy dictates that you say 'thank you' when someone helps you.
   • The staff treated all guests with courtesy and respect.

   Synonymescivilityconsiderationdecorumgraciousnesspolitenessrespect

   Antonymesdiscourtesydisrespectimpolitenessincivilityrudeness

2. Polite gestureB1formal

   A polite or kind action that is considered good manners.

   Geste de politesse

   • She paid him the courtesy of a reply.
   • It is a courtesy to introduce yourself when meeting someone new.
   • He did her the courtesy of listening to her entire story.

   Synonymescivilityconsiderationfavorgracekindnessnicetypolitenessthoughtfulness

   Antonymesdiscourtesyincivilityrudeness

3. Provided free of chargeB2formal

   Something provided as a polite gesture without charge.

   gracieuseté / offert gratuitement

   • The hotel provides a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
   • A courtesy copy of the report was sent to all members.
   • The company offers a courtesy discount to first-time customers.

   Synonymescomplimentaryfreefreebiegratis

   Antonymeschargecostfee