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   Pol·i·tesse

   /ˌpäləˈtes/

   

   noun

   • 1. formal politeness or etiquette: "the suave, circumlocutory politesse of a consular official"

   Word Origin early 18th century: French, from Italian politezza, pulitezza, from pulito ‘polite’.

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   What does politesse mean?

   • The exchange niceties but they actually hate each other! We were very impressed with the kindness and courteousness of the staff. At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour/behavior. politesse translations: politeness, nicety, polite thing, courteousness, grace, politeness. Learn more in the Cambridge French-English Dictionary.

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   What does politeness mean?

   • "civility, politeness," 1717, from French politesse (17c.), from Italian politezza, properly "the quality of being polite," from polito "polite," from Latin politus (see polite ). "In mod. usage generally with depreciatory connotation" [OED].

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   What does it mean to be polite?

   • Politeness is what we think is appropriate behaviour in particular situations in an attempt to achieve and maintain successful social relationships with others (Lakoff 1972: 910). According to To Watts (2003:39) politeness can be identified as follows: 1. Politeness is the natural attribute of a ‘good’ character.

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   formal politeness. Definition of politesse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Browse. POLITESSE translations: politeness, nicety, polite thing, courteousness, grace, politeness. Learn more in the Cambridge French-English Dictionary.

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   English Translation of “POLITESSE” | The official Collins French-English Dictionary online. Over 100,000 English translations of French words and phrases.

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   5 days ago · politesse in British English. (ˌpɒlɪˈtɛs ) noun. formal or genteel politeness. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C18: via French from Italian politezza, ultimately from Latin polīre to polish. Word Frequency.

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   Politesse definition: Courteous formality; politeness. Origin of Politesse From the French politesse, from the Italian politezza, from polito, past participle of pulire (“to polish" , “to clean" ), from the Latin polire, present active infinite form of poliō (“I polish" , “I smooth" ).

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   Polite′ness, state or quality of being polite: refinement of manners: good-breeding; politesse′, politeness.

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   Define politesse. politesse synonyms, politesse pronunciation, politesse translation, English dictionary definition of politesse. n. Courteous formality; politeness: "the soul of uptown refinement and ... politesse" . American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...