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    Respectait (en. Respected)

    /ʁɛspɛktɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act taking into account the rights, feelings, or opinions of others.
    He respected the decisions of his colleagues.
    Il respectait les décisions de ses collègues.
    To show consideration for something.
    She respected the traditions of her family.
    Elle respectait les traditions de sa famille.
    To follow a rule or obligation.
    All employees respected the code of conduct.
    Tous les employés respectaient le code de conduite.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'respectare', meaning 'to look back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have respect for
    to hold in high esteem or consideration.
    avoir du respect pour
    to respect differences
    to appreciate and accept diversities.
    respecter les différences
    mutual respect
    mutual consideration between individuals.
    respect mutuel

    Related Words

    respect
    Consideration and deference towards others.
    respect
    respectful
    Who shows respect.
    respectueux
    respectability
    Quality of a person or group that deserves respect.
    respectabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To have respect
    He has respect for his elders.
    Il a du respect pour ses aînés.
    To respect to the letter
    She strictly adheres to the regulations.
    Elle respecte à la lettre le règlement.