Respects (en. Respects)

/ʁɛspɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Consideration, deference that one has for someone.

He has a lot of respect for his former teachers.

Il a beaucoup de respects pour ses anciens professeurs.

Sacred or precious quality granted to something.

This painting has a lot of respect in the art world.

Ce tableau a beaucoup de respects dans le monde de l'art.

Demonstration of courtesy towards others.

She always expresses herself with respect towards others.

Elle s'exprime toujours avec des respects envers les autres.

The word 'respect' comes from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'regard' or 'consideration'.

in respect of others

Taking others into account.

au respect des autres

mutual respect

Mutual consideration between two parties.

respect mutuel

earn respect

Gaining others' esteem through one's actions.

gagner le respect

respectful

Who respects, shows respect.

respectueux

respectability

Character of what is respected, honored.

respectabilité

without respect

In a careless manner towards others.

sans respect

Respect for someone who has accomplished something worthy.

This guy has a lot of respect on the street.

Ce gars a beaucoup de respect dans la rue.

To pay tribute to someone out of admiration.

He left a message saying 'respects' to his deceased friend.

Il a laissé un message en disant 'respects' à son ami décédé.