Respect (en. Respect)

/rɪˈspɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Feeling of esteem towards a person or thing.

He has always shown respect towards his elders.

Il a toujours montré du respect envers ses aînés.

Conformity to standards or values.

Respect for rules is essential in a society.

Le respect des règles est essentiel dans une société.

verb

To regard someone or something with dignity.

He respects the opinions of others.

Il respecte les opinions des autres.

To take into account the feelings or needs of others.

She respects his need for space.

Elle respecte son besoin d'espace.

Comes from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'look', 'consideration'.

to have respect

To show esteem towards someone.

avoir du respect

mutual respect

Reciprocal esteem between two parties.

respect mutuel

respect for rights

Recognition and protection of the rights of others.

respect des droits

respectful

Who shows respect.

respectueux

disrespectful

Who does not show respect.

irrespectueux

deference

Respect marked by affection or submission.

déférence

Respect

He has respect for the elders of the neighborhood.

Il a du respect pour les anciens du quartier.

Serious meeting

He showed him great respect by listening attentively.

Il lui a montré un grand respect en l'écoutant attentivement.