Respecte (en. Respect)

ʁɛspɛkt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To regard someone or something with esteem.

He respects the opinions of others.

Il respecte les opinions des autres.

To follow or observe something carefully.

She always respects the rules of the game.

Elle respecte toujours les règles du jeu.

To express esteem or deference.

We must respect our elders.

Nous devons respecter nos aînés.

From the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'regard, attention'.

respect for privacy

To observe and protect a person's privacy.

respecter la vie privée

mutual respect

Reciprocal esteem between individuals.

respect mutuel

meet deadlines

To honor the established deadlines.

respecter les délais

respectability

Quality of a person who deserves respect.

respectabilité

respectful

One who shows respect.

respectueux

respect

Feeling of esteem towards a person or thing.

respect

To show respect in an informal way.

He gave a respectful nod to his buddy.

Il a donné un clin d'œil de respect à son pote.

To have respect, but with a touch of familiarity.

Now that's respect, bro!

Ça, c'est du respect, bro!