English–French
“respectful” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛspɛktɥø/
Example
Il est toujours respectueux envers ses collègues.
He is always respectful toward his colleagues.
How to say “respectful” in French
“Respectful” in French is respectueux.
A careful stance that gives people, institutions, and things their due.
Example sentences with respectueux
Son langage était toujours respectueux.
His language was always respectful.
Tips for using respectueux
- Respectueux emphasizes conduct shaped by regard for others, whereas poli more directly describes conventional courtesy.