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respect in French

respect in French is respect, respecter — respect means a feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.

respect in French

respect
noun
respecter
verb

What does "respect" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
    "Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same."
  2. verb To admire someone or something, or to treat them with consideration.
    "I respect anyone who admits their mistakes and tries to put things right."
  3. noun A particular aspect or detail of something.
    "The two houses differ in only one respect, which is the size of the garden."
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respect in a sentence

  • Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same.
  • She earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.
  • I respect anyone who admits their mistakes and tries to put things right.
  • Employees are expected to respect one another's time.

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What is "respect" in French?
"respect" in French is respect, respecter. respect means: A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
How do you use "respect" in a sentence?
Example: "Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same." In French, "respect" is respect, respecter.
Are there other ways to say "respect" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "respect": respect, respecter.
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