English to French Meaning of decency - décence

Decency :

décence

noun

aptitude, décence, convenance, en forme, beauté, décorum, accord

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Definitions of decency in English

Noun(1) the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality(2) the quality of being polite and respectable

Examples of decency in English

(1) Police have the power to take action against offenders for outraging public decency or indecent exposure.(2) The participation of girls and young women in gymnastic exhibitions was judged as contrary to public decency .(3) Obscenity had previously been understood in terms of prevailing standards of decency .(4) Mic had the decency to blush, at least, though it didn't make me feel any less annoyed.(5) she had the decency to come and confess(6) We are committed to creating a culture of respect and decency within prisons both for staff and prisoners.(7) It is a vision of horror that, while it might offend our sense of taste and decency , can ultimately only evoke our compassion.(8) She was with a man who seemed as oblivious to public decency as she was, kissing and fondling her as they walked.(9) She had the decency to cover herself with a brightly coloured, beaded shawl but it hardly helped.(10) It seems to be the trend to rebel against all forms of tidiness, etiquette and decency .(11) The press is overstepping in every direction the obvious bounds of propriety and of decency .(12) The case for equal treatment is not about political correctness, but about human decency .(13) At least they have had the decency to come clean, and I respect that.(14) Up to now, the Post Office has not even had the decency to reply to me directly.(15) Last year he promised to instil respect and decency in Scottish society.(16) She has no hang-ups about working on the margins of decency , however.

Related Phrases of decency

(1) decency ::

décence

Related Phrases of decency

(1) decency ::

décence

Synonyms

Noun

1. propriety ::

convenance

2. decorum ::

décorum

3. good taste ::

bon goût

5. dignity ::

dignité

7. good form ::

bonne forme

8. etiquette ::

étiquette

9. morality ::

moralité

10. virtue ::

vertu

11. modesty ::

modestie

12. delicacy ::

délicatesse

Antonyms

1. impropriety ::

inconvenance

2. indecorum ::

faute contre le bon ton

Different Forms

decencies, decency, indecencies, indecency

Word Example from TV Shows

You should have the DECENCY to kneel before the gods.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

As soon as DECENCY permits.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 5

You're right. Judas had the DECENCY to hang himself after what he did.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

You don't even have the DECENCY to deny it.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

You should have the DECENCY to stand when you speak to a lady.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

Examples of decency from TV Shows

You should have the DECENCY to kneel before the gods.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

As soon as DECENCY permits.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 5

You're right. Judas had the DECENCY to hang himself after what he did.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

You don't even have the DECENCY to deny it.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2

You should have the DECENCY to stand when you speak to a lady.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

English to French Dictionary: decency

Meaning and definitions of decency, translation in French language for decency with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of decency in French and in English language.

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English to French Dictionary: decency

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