1. Civilité.
2. Politesse. Il l'a traité avec beaucoup de courtoisie.
1. A courteous manner; SYN. good manners.
2. A courteous or respectful or considerate act.
3. A courteous or respectful or considerate remark.
ETYM Latin decentia, from decens: cf. French décence. Related to Decent.
1. The quality of being polite and respectable.
2. The quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality.