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    L'estime (en. Esteem)

    /lɛstim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Respect and consideration for a person.
    He has always held his teacher in high esteem.
    Il a toujours eu une grande estime pour son professeur.
    Opinion on the value or quality of something.
    This work is highly esteemed in the field of art.
    Cette œuvre est d'une grande estime dans le domaine de l'art.
    Qualitative or quantitative assessment.
    The assessment of this project was made during the meeting.
    L'estime de ce projet a été faite lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'estime', derived from Latin 'aestimare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have respect for someone
    To have respect and admiration for a person.
    Avoir de l'estime pour quelqu'un
    To lose esteem
    To cease having regard for someone.
    Perdre l'estime
    To gain esteem
    To earn the respect and admiration of someone.
    Gagner l'estime

    Related Words

    to estimate
    To judge or appreciate the value of something.
    estimer
    estimable
    Worthy of esteem, respectability.
    estimable
    estimation
    Assessment of value or quality.
    estimation

    Slang Meanings

    It's awesome!
    This song is really good, it's awesome!
    Cette chanson est vraiment bien, c'est de la bombe !
    It's the best!
    The service in this restaurant is the best!
    Le service dans ce restaurant, c'est le top !