deference in French
deference in French is déférence, respect — deference means respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
deference in French
déférence
Great respect.
respect
Great respect.
déférence
The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
What does "deference" mean?
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noun Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
"The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference."
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deference in a sentence
- The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference.
- Out of deference to her wishes, they cancelled the party.
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What is "deference" in French?
"deference" in French is déférence, respect. deference means: Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
How do you use "deference" in a sentence?
Example: "The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference." In French, "deference" is déférence, respect.
Are there other ways to say "deference" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deference": déférence, respect.
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