French Conversation · Level 184
14 words
French word
égard
Pronunciation
IPA/egaʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nountoward
Example
Elle est gentille à l'égard des enfants.
She is kind toward the children.
More examples
Il a fait preuve d'égard envers la vieille dame.
He showed consideration toward the old lady.
Core concept
Attention held toward someone or something, with an attitude of care, consideration, or respect.
Common phrases
à l'égard de
toward
faire preuve d'égard
show consideration
Similar words
respect: A feeling of deep regard for another person and their worth.
considération: Careful attention to another person's needs, feelings, or circumstances.
estime: A favorable opinion based on recognizing someone's value or abilities.
Definition in French
Disposition d'attention, de considération ou de respect envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose ; se rencontre souvent dans la locution «à l'égard de».
Word origin
French égard developed from Old French esgart, a noun associated with esgarder, whose older sense involved looking attentively at something.
Usage tips
- 'À l'égard de' is formal and common in careful or written French, while 'envers' is another option in some contexts rather than a universal substitute.
Other meanings
- considerationnoun
- respectnoun
Opposites
- mépriscontemptnoun
- indifférenceindifferencenoun