Respectée (en. Respected)

ʁɛspɛkte

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Worthy of respect.
She is a respected scientist in her field.
Elle est une scientifique respectée dans son domaine.
One who is regarded with consideration by others.
He has always been a respected leader among his colleagues.
Il a toujours été un dirigeant respectée par ses collaborateurs.
An individual to whom importance and value are given.
Old traditions are often respected in this culture.
Les anciennes traditions sont souvent respectées dans cette culture.

Etymology

From the verb 'respecter', derived from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'regard' or 'consideration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have respect
To show esteem or admiration for someone or something.
avoir du respect
to earn respect
To gain the esteem of others through one's actions or behavior.
gagner le respect
to respect the rules
To follow and observe the established rules closely.
respecter les règles

Related Words

respect
Positive attitude towards someone or something.
respect
respectful
Who shows respect.
respectueux
respectability
The quality of what is respected.
respectabilité

Slang Meanings

Respect
He has a lot of respect on the street.
Il a beaucoup de respect dans la rue.
To be a role model
He's a guy who is really a role model, everyone respects him.
C'est un mec qui est vraiment un modèle, tout le monde le respecte.