polite

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve de bonnes manières et de respect envers les autres.

Describes someone who shows good manners and respect for others.

1. A1formal

   Showing good manners and respect for others in behavior or speech.

   Poli (bonnes manières)

   • It is polite to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
   • She gave a polite smile to the guests.
   • He was very polite to the elderly woman.

   Synonymescivilcourteousdeferentialgentlemanlygraciousladylikerespectfultactful

   Antonymesdiscourteousdisrespectfulimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivil

2. Courteous behaviorA2formal

   Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows consideration for others.

   Poli, courtois

   • The waiter was polite and helpful.
   • They exchanged polite greetings at the party.
   • A polite refusal is better than a rude acceptance.

   Synonymescivilconsideratecourteousdeferentialdiplomaticgraciousrespectfultactfulthoughtful

   Antonymesdiscourteousimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivil