Respectables (en. Respectable)

/ʁɛspɛktabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Worthy of respect and esteem.

The members of this family are known to be respectable citizens.

Les membres de cette famille sont connus pour être des citoyens respectables.

Having a good reputation, well-regarded by society.

He seeks to lead a respectable life to set a good example for his children.

Il cherche à mener une vie respectable pour donner un bon exemple à ses enfants.

Conforming to social or moral norms.

His behavior was judged to be respectable, despite the criticisms.

Son comportement était jugé comme respectables, malgré les critiques.

From the Latin 'respectabilis', meaning 'worthy of respect'.

Respectable people

Individuals worthy of respect and consideration.

Des personnes respectables

Respectable life

A way of life that respects social norms and values.

Vie respectable

To earn respect

To act in a way that earns respect from others.

Gagner le respect

respect

Feeling of esteem and admiration towards someone or something.

respect

reputation

Refers to the perception others have of a person based on their actions.

réputation

honor

Quality of a person who deserves to be respected and admired.

honneur

Respectable but boring

This place is very respectable, but there's nothing exciting to do.

Cet endroit est très respectable, mais il n'y a rien d'excitant à faire.

Fake respectable

Don't be fooled by his appearance; he's a fake respectable.

Ne te laisse pas tromper par son look, c'est un faux respectable.