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respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/

respectnoun

respects

/rɪˈspɛkt/

Translations

le respect

She has a great deal of respect for her mentor, who has guided her throughout her career.

Elle a beaucoup de respect pour son mentor, qui l'a guidée tout au long de sa carrière.

les salutationsEmployé au pluriel dans un registre soutenu ou épistolaire.

Please give my respects to your parents when you see them.

Veuillez transmettre mes salutations à vos parents lorsque vous les verrez.

Additional translations

l'égardS'emploie surtout dans des tournures comme « à cet égard » ; sens plus abstrait de « point de vue » ou « aspect ».

Definitions

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

She has a great deal of respect for her mentor, who has guided her throughout her career.

Due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

Showing respect for different cultures is important in a diverse society.

A particular aspect, point, or detail.

In this respect, the new policy is an improvement over the previous one.

Formal or polite expressions of greeting, regard, or consideration, usually occurring in the plural.

Please give my respects to your parents when you see them.

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respectverb

respected

Past Simple

respected

Past Participle

respecting

Gerund

/rɪˈspɛkt/

Translations

respecter

She respects her teacher for his dedication and knowledge.

Elle respecte son professeur pour son dévouement et ses connaissances.

Additional translations

concernerSens formel : « avoir trait à », « porter sur ».

Definitions

To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.

She respects her teacher for his dedication and knowledge.

To avoid interfering with or intruding upon.

Please respect their privacy during this difficult time.

To relate to; to have reference to.

The new policy respects the company's commitment to sustainability.

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respectinterjection

/rɪˈspɛkt/

Used colloquially as an exclamation expressing admiration or approval.

Translations

RespectEmployé familièrement comme marque d'admiration ou d'approbation.

"Respect!" he shouted after seeing the gymnast complete the difficult routine.

« Respect ! » a-t-il crié après avoir vu la gymnaste exécuter la routine difficile.

Definitions

An exclamation expressing admiration, approval, or acknowledgement of someone's achievement or ability.

"Respect!" he shouted after seeing the gymnast complete the difficult routine.

Synonyms

well done

much respect

thumbs up