Usage Note
politesse refers to courteous behaviour as a quality or an act. Par politesse means 'out of politeness'. A politesse (singular, with the indefinite article) can also refer to a specific polite act or gesture. The antonym is impolitesse; the adjective is poli/polie.
Examples
"La politesse est très appréciée dans ce milieu."
Natural Translation
Good manners are very appreciated in this milieu.

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