English to French Meaning of courteous - courtois


Courteous :
courtois

courtois, respectueux, modeste, doux, gentil, gentiment, cultivé, poli, gracieux, aimable, conforme, Highbred

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Definitions of courteous in English
Adjective(1) exhibiting courtesy and politeness(2) characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
Examples of courteous in English
(1) Tom was a pleasant courteous gentleman who was well liked in the local farming community.(2) Walking someone to the door will once again be considered a courteous gesture.(3) Andrew was a very gentle, courteous man with huge respect for everyone he worked with.(4) One should not be arrogant or insolent but rather be kind, considerate and courteous towards them.(5) Women never say thank you when you are courteous and polite, only if you comment on their appearance.(6) he was unfailingly courteous(7) I remember being struck, the few times I met him, by how courteous his manner was.(8) That will depend to a large extent on how courteous and considerate motorists are.(9) But you can at least be polite, courteous and respect the fact that your views are very different to theirs.(10) They were respectful and courteous and asked my father's permission to speak to him alone.(11) Pleasant, courteous and gracious, Noreen was devoted to her family and friends.(12) Remember to curtsey or bow, and be polite and courteous to everyone.(13) Your courteous manner generates a lot of goodwill and will also earn you respect.(14) Sean was a pleasant, courteous and gracious neighbour who could always be relied on to lend a helping hand.(15) You need each other, so be courteous and considerate, as you would ask them to be to you.(16) But shop assistants insisted the star was polite and courteous throughout her visit.
Related Phrases of courteous
(1) be courteous ::
être courtois
(2) be too courteous ::
être trop courtois
(3) refined and courteous ::
raffiné et courtois
Synonyms
Adjective
1. polite ::
poli
2. well-mannered ::
bien élevé
3. civil ::
civil
4. respectful ::
respectueux
5. well-behaved ::
qui se conduit bien
6. well-bred ::
bien élevé
7. well-spoken ::
bien parlé
8. mannerly ::
poli
9. gentlemanly ::
gentleman
10. chivalrous ::
chevaleresque
11. gallant ::
galant
12. gracious ::
gracieux
13. obliging ::
obligeant
14. considerate ::
prévenant
15. pleasant ::
agréable
16. cordial ::
cordial
17. urbane ::
urbain
18. polished ::
brillant
19. refined ::
raffiné
20. courtly ::
courtois
21. civilized ::
civilisé
Antonyms
1. discourteous ::
discourtois
2. ill-mannered ::
mal élevé
3. impolite ::
impoli
4. inconsiderate ::
inconsidéré
5. rude ::
grossier
6. uncivil ::
impoli
Different Forms
courteous, courteously, courteousness
Word Example from TV Shows
Not only is it courteous,
it's safety-smart.

Not only is it COURTEOUS, it's safety-smart.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

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