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    Méritait (en. Deserved)

    /meʁi.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To show that a person or thing has qualities deserving favorable treatment.
    He thought she deserved a better position in the company.
    Il pensait qu'elle méritait une meilleure position dans l'entreprise.
    To be entitled to something because of one's actions or qualities.
    She truly deserved this award after so much effort.
    Elle méritait vraiment ce prix après tant d'efforts.
    To be worthy of respect or admiration.
    He has always acted with honesty and deserved our trust.
    Il a toujours agi avec honnêteté et méritait notre confiance.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mériter', derived from the Latin 'meritare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deserve respect
    To be worthy of the esteem of others.
    mériter le respect
    deserve a reward
    To have sufficient value to receive a distinction.
    mériter une récompense
    deserve his success
    To have worked or acted in such a way that one achieves success.
    mériter son succès

    Related Words

    merit
    That which justifies a reward or recognition.
    mérite
    meritocracy
    A system where merit is the basis of promotions and successes.
    méritocratie
    deserving
    Worthy of reward or admiration.
    méritant

    Slang Meanings

    He did well to deserve that!
    He worked hard, he deserved that boost.
    Il a bossé dur, il méritait ce coup de pouce.
    He's a good guy, he deserves it.
    He helps everyone, really a guy who deserves respect.
    Il aide tout le monde, vraiment un type qui mérite du respect.