English–French

“respectable” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/onoʁabl/

Example

C'est une personne honorable.

This is a respectable person.

Illustration for honorable (respectable)

How to say “respectable” in French

“Respectable” in French is honorable.

A person whose honest conduct earns respect from others.

Full entry for honorable: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with honorable

Il a fait un geste honorable.

He made an honorable gesture.

Tips for using honorable

  • The singular form honorable is identical for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is honorables.

Other French words for “respectable”

C'est un homme respectable.

He is a respectable man.

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