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courtesy

/ˈkɔːtəsi/

/ˈkɔrtəsi/

courtesynoun

courtesies

/ˈkɔːtəsi/

/ˈkɔrtəsi/

Translations

She showed great courtesy by holding the door open for the elderly man.

Elle a fait preuve d’une grande courtoisie en tenant la porte ouverte pour le vieil homme.

Additional translations

amabilitéPour un geste aimable ou une petite attention.

gracieusetéSurtout en français du Canada, pour une gratuité ou un service offert à titre de geste commercial.

Definitions

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.

She showed great courtesy by holding the door open for the elderly man.

A polite gesture or remark.

He offered his seat to her as a courtesy.

A privilege, favor, or service provided free of charge as an act of politeness.

Guests receive a complimentary breakfast as a courtesy of the hotel.

Synonyms

courtesyadjective

/ˈkɜːtəsi/

/ˈkɝːtəsi/

Used attributively (e.g., courtesy call, courtesy bus); denotes something provided free of charge or out of politeness/respect.

Translations

gratuitPour un service fourni sans frais.

The airport offers a courtesy shuttle for all passengers.

L’aéroport propose une navette gratuite pour tous les passagers.

Additional translations

honorifiquePour un titre ou un usage accordé par marque de respect plutôt que par droit.

Definitions

Provided free of charge as a gesture of goodwill or politeness.

The airport offers a courtesy shuttle for all passengers.

Given or done as a mark of respect rather than by entitlement.

She held the courtesy title of "Lady" after her marriage.