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la politesse (noun)

politeness

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'polishing' (polir) a rough stone until it is smooth (politesse). Manners smooth out social life.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Il est très politesse. → Il est très poli.

La politique est importante ici. → La politesse est importante ici.