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merit in French

merit in French is mérite, mériter — merit means a quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.

merit in French

mérite
noun
mériter
verb
(transitive) To deserve, to earn.

What does "merit" mean?

  1. noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
    "The proposal has real merit and deserves a closer look."
  2. verb To deserve or earn something, whether good or bad.
    "His hard work merited a promotion."
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merit in a sentence

  • The proposal has real merit and deserves a closer look.
  • Judge the essay on its merit, not on who wrote it.
  • His hard work merited a promotion.

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What is "merit" in French?

"merit" in French is mérite, mériter. merit means: A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.

How do you use "merit" in a sentence?

Example: "The proposal has real merit and deserves a closer look." In French, "merit" is mérite, mériter.

Are there other ways to say "merit" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "merit": mérite, mériter.

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