Translation of "politesse" to English

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Dictionary translations for "politesse"

la politesse f noun

pl. politesses

politeness [pəˈlaɪtnɪs] (comportement)

Ils prirent ma politesse pour de l'amitié.

They mistook my politeness for friendship.

Phrases with "politesse" (1)

formule de politesse - form of address

Contexts with "politesse"

Ils prirent ma politesse pour de l'amitié. They mistook my politeness for friendship.

Au Japon, faire la révérence est une forme de politesse courante. In Japan, bowing is common courtesy.

Elles prirent ma politesse pour de l'amitié. They mistook my politeness for friendship.

J'admire la culture et la politesse des Allemands. I admire the culture and the politeness of the Germans.

Il y a des gens qui disent que la politesse des Anglais est essentiellement un sentiment de peur. There are people who say that the politeness of Englishmen is essentially a sense of fear.

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