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Definitions for politesse
ˌpɒl ɪˈtɛs, ˌpɔ li-po·litesse

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. chivalry, gallantry, politessenoun

    courtesy towards women

Wiktionary

  1. politessenoun

    Civility, politeness, courtesy or gallantry; or an instance of this.

  2. Etymology: From the politesse, from the politezza, from polito, past participle of pulire, from the polire, present active infinite form of polio.

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  1. politesse

    This is a list of patrol vessels of the United States Navy.

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  1. politesse

    Politesse refers to the demonstration of manners, etiquette, or politeness in one's behavior or attitude. It is the state or quality of showing consideration for others in terms of speech or action. It frequently involves adhering to societal standards of behavior or decorum.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Politessenoun

    politeness

  2. Etymology: [F.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of politesse in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of politesse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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