French Conversation · Level 17
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French word
respectable
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛspɛktabl/
Meaning
- adjectiverespectable
Example
C'est un homme respectable.
He is a respectable man.
More examples
Il a une réputation respectable dans le quartier.
He has a respectable reputation in the neighborhood.
Core concept
A person whose conduct and integrity naturally earn the respect of others.
Common phrases
un homme respectable
a respectable man
une personne respectable
a respectable person
Similar words
honorable: Acting in a morally right and socially respected way.
admirable: Deserving strong praise for notably fine conduct or character.
digne: Regarded as worthy of respect and confidence.
respecté: Receiving respect and high esteem from other people.
Definition in French
Qui mérite le respect en raison de sa conduite, de son intégrité ou de sa dignité.
Word origin
French respectable derives from Latin respectabilis, meaning "worthy of respect," from the family of Latin respicere, "to regard."
Usage tips
- French respectable also describes a substantial amount, as in une somme respectable, not only a person deserving respect.
Other meanings
- decentadjective
- substantialadjective
Opposites
- méprisablecontemptibleadjective
- indignedishonorableadjective
Related words
- respectrespectnoun
- respecterrespectverb
- respectueuxrespectfuladjective