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    Estime (en. Estimated)

    /ɛstim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A favorable appraisal of someone or something.
    He has a lot of esteem for his teacher.
    Il a beaucoup d'estime pour son professeur.
    Evaluation of value or quality.
    Self-esteem is essential for self-confidence.
    L'estime de soi est essentielle pour la confiance en soi.
    verb
    To estimate is to give an opinion on value or merit.
    I have a lot of esteem for him because of his hard work.
    Je l'estime beaucoup pour son travail acharné.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aestimare', meaning to evaluate or appreciate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold someone in esteem
    to have respect or admiration for someone.
    avoir de l'estime pour
    to lose esteem
    to stop having respect or a good opinion of someone.
    perdre l'estime
    to gain esteem
    to earn the respect or admiration of others.
    gagner l'estime

    Related Words

    to estimate
    To judge or evaluate something.
    estimer
    estimation
    The action of assessing or appreciating.
    estimation
    respect
    Consideration and deference for someone.
    respect

    Slang Meanings

    To have credit in the eyes of others.
    One can say that he has esteem in this field.
    On peut dire qu'il a de l'estime dans ce milieu.