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    Respecté (en. Respected)

    ʁɛspɛkte

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualified as such due to conformity to social or moral standards.
    This behavior is respected in our culture.
    Ce comportement est respecté dans notre culture.
    Worthy of consideration and honor.
    He is a respected man in his community.
    Il est un homme respecté dans son milieu.
    Showing respect towards something or someone.
    She has always had a respected attitude towards her elders.
    Elle a toujours eu une attitude respectée envers ses aînés.

    Etymology

    From the verb to respect, which comes from the Latin 'respectare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have respect
    To show esteem or consideration towards someone.
    avoir du respect
    to earn respect
    To gain the esteem and recognition of others.
    se faire respecter
    mutual respect
    Reciprocal esteem between individuals.
    respect mutuel

    Related Words

    respect
    Esteem or consideration towards a person or thing.
    respect
    respectful
    Showing respect.
    respectueux
    respectability
    Characteristic of what is respectable.
    respectabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To be serious
    He takes his work seriously; he is really respected.
    Il prend son travail au sérieux, il est vraiment respecté.
    To have worth
    In the neighborhood, he is respected because he helps everyone.
    Dans le quartier, il est respecté parce qu'il aide tout le monde.