French word

respect

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛspɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrespect

Example

Montrez du respect envers les autres.

Show respect for others.

Illustration for respect (respect)

More examples

Le respect mutuel est essentiel dans une équipe.

Mutual respect is essential in a team.

Core concept

A measured attitude of giving someone or something the consideration their value or position deserves.

Common phrases

  • montrer du respect

    show respect

  • faire preuve de respect

    demonstrate respect

  • avoir du respect pour

    have respect for ___

  • gagner le respect

    earn respect

  • manquer de respect

    lack respect

Similar words

politesse: Courtesy expressed through polite words and behavior.
considération: Thoughtful regard for another person's circumstances and feelings.
tact: The ability to act without hurting another person's feelings.

Definition in French

Attitude ou sentiment qui témoigne d'estime et de considération envers une personne, une idée ou une chose.

Word origin

The noun respect entered French from Latin respectus, a form related to respicere, 'to look back' or 'regard', and acquired the sense of consideration.

Usage tips

  • French uses avoir du respect pour a person or thing, while respecter takes its object directly without a preposition.

Opposites

  • mépriscontemptnoun
  • dédaindisdainnoun

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