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    Mérité (en. Deserved)

    /me.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of a person who deserves something.
    His merit was recognized by all.
    Son mérite a été reconnu par tous.
    Value or qualities that justify a reward.
    The merit of a work is judged by its audience.
    Le mérite d'une œuvre est jugé par son audience.
    verb
    adjective

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'meritum', meaning 'that which deserves'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deserve something
    Designate the fact of being worthy of a reward or advantage.
    mériter quelque chose
    to deserve better
    Indicate that a person is entitled to a better situation or condition.
    mériter mieux
    it is entirely deserved
    Express that something has been well earned or justified.
    c'est tout à fait mérité

    Related Words

    meritocracy
    System where individuals are selected based on their merit.
    méritocratie
    deserving
    A person who deserves something due to their efforts or qualities.
    méritant
    meritorious
    Who deserves to be praised or recognized.
    méritoire

    Slang Meanings

    That’s impressive!
    His hard work on this project? That's impressive, he really deserves it!
    Son travail acharné pour ce projet? C'est du lourd, il a vraiment du mérite!
    No doubt, he deserves it!
    He worked like crazy to get this position, no doubt, he deserves it!
    Il a bossé comme un fou pour décrocher ce poste, pas de doute, il le mérite!