French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
poliment
Pronunciation
IPA/polimɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbpolitely
Example
Parle poliment à ta sœur.
Speak politely to your sister.
More examples
Il a répondu poliment à la question.
He answered the question politely.
Core concept
A respectful voice and manner that smooth an interaction.
Common phrases
parler poliment
speak politely
dire poliment
say politely
répondre poliment
answer politely
Similar words
gentiment: In a warm, gentle, and friendly manner.
aimablement: With kindness and a pleasant attitude toward others.
délicatement: With care and sensitivity to avoid causing offense.
Definition in French
Avec politesse, en parlant ou en agissant de façon respectueuse.
Word origin
French formed poliment from poli, 'polite', with the adverbial suffix -ment; poli comes from Latin polītus, 'polished'.
Usage tips
- In Parle poliment, poliment follows the verb, as is common for French adverbs ending in -ment.