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    Méritez (en. Deserve)

    /me.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be entitled to something due to one’s merits.
    You deserve praise for your hard work.
    Vous méritez des félicitations pour votre travail acharné.
    To be worthy of something.
    They deserve a second chance after their efforts.
    Ils méritent une seconde chance après leurs efforts.
    To receive a reward for positive actions.
    She deserves a promotion for her dedication.
    Elle mérite une promotion pour son dévouement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'merere' meaning 'to deserve, to obtain by merit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deserve the blow
    To be worthy of a reward or special attention.
    mériter le coup
    deserve better
    To have qualities that justify receiving something greater.
    mériter mieux
    deserve one's fate
    To face a consequence due to one's own actions.
    mériter son sort

    Related Words

    merit
    Quality of a person who deserves something.
    mérite
    meritocracy
    System where success is attributed based on merit.
    méritocratie
    deserving
    A person who deserves something.
    méritant

    Slang Meanings

    To be cool in an informal context.
    He really deserves that new car.
    Il est vraiment mérité avec sa nouvelle voiture.
    To have style or to be fashionable.
    You really deserve that outfit!
    Cette tenue, tu mérites vraiment!