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politesse

/pɒlɪˈtɛs/ /pɑləˈtɛs/

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Visual illustration for the word "civility" - Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy.
/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/

"Even when they disagreed about the best solution, the meeting continued with civility, allowing everyone to share their ideas respectfully. "

Visual illustration for the word "sentence" - The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.
[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Visual illustration for the word "this" - Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
thisnoun
/ðəs/

"This book is my favorite. "

Visual illustration for the word "woman" - An adult female human.
womannoun
/ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/

"My mother is a woman who always supports me. "

Visual illustration for the word "offered" - To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

"She offered to help with her homework."

Visual illustration for the word "instance" - Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.
/ˈɪnstəns/

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

Visual illustration for the word "courtesy" - Polite behavior.
/ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/

"He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."

Visual illustration for the word "showing" - To display, to have somebody see (something).
/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Visual illustration for the word "elderly" - An elderly person
/ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/

"The elderly woman in the park shared stories of her childhood with the children. "

Visual illustration for the word "gallantry" - Courage
/ˈɡæləntri/ /ˈɡæləntriː/

"The firefighter received an award for his gallantry in rescuing the children from the burning building. "

Visual illustration for the word "example" - Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

Visual illustration for the word "politeness" - The quality of being polite.
/pəˈlaɪtnəs/

"My sister's politeness made a good impression on the new neighbors. "