Courtoisie

dieNoun

courtesy; courtliness (formal/archaic)

English translations

  1. 01

    courtesy

  2. 02

    politeness

Word details

German meaning
Courtoisie bezeichnet höfliches und zuvorkommendes Verhalten, insbesondere gegenüber Frauen.
English meaning
Courtoisie refers to polite and courteous behavior, especially towards women.
Synonym
Höflichkeit, Zuvorkommenheit
German example
Seine Courtoisie war bemerkenswert.
English example
His courtoisie was remarkable.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Courtoisie
Plural Form
die Courtoisien

Example sentences with “Courtoisie”

  1. Er behandelte seine Gäste mit großer Courtoisie. (He treated his guests with great courtesy.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Courtoisie' a common German word?

No, it is a French loanword used in very formal, literary, or historical contexts. 'Höflichkeit' is the standard term.