respect

respect, estime

Sentiment qu’une personne a de la valeur et mérite de l’admiration et un traitement attentionné.

En anglais simple : A feeling that someone is valuable or deserves admiration and thoughtful treatment.

• She earned my respect.
• We should show respect for others.
• Their friendship is based on mutual respect.

Comment l'utiliser : respect for someone/something (I have great respect for her courage.)

Synonymes : admiration, esteem, regard

Contraires : disrespect, contempt

Expressions courantes : respect for someone, show respect, mutual respect, earn respect

aspect, point, égard

Caractéristique ou partie précise d’une chose que l’on examine.

En anglais simple : A particular feature or part of something that you are considering.

• In this respect, you are right.
• The plans differ in several respects.
• Her work has improved in every respect.

Comment l'utiliser : in ... respect(s) (The two houses are similar in many respects.)

Synonymes : aspect, way, regard

Expressions courantes : in this respect, in many respects, in every respect

respecter, estimer

Avoir une haute opinion de quelqu’un pour ses qualités ou ses réussites.

En anglais simple : To think highly of someone because of their qualities or achievements.

• I respect my teacher.
• We respected him for his courage.
• Do you respect her judgment?

Comment l'utiliser : respect someone for something (I respect her for her honesty.)

Synonymes : admire, esteem

Contraires : despise, disrespect

Expressions courantes : respect someone, respect someone deeply, respect someone greatly

respecter, ménager

Traiter quelqu’un ou quelque chose avec soin, en tenant compte de ses besoins ou sentiments.

En anglais simple : To treat someone or something carefully and consider their needs or feelings.

• Please respect her feelings.
• He respects other people’s needs.
• They respected our wish to be alone.

Synonymes : consider, show consideration for

Contraires : disregard

Expressions courantes : respect someone's feelings, respect someone's wishes, respect other people

respecter

Suivre les règles et ne pas porter atteinte aux droits, aux biens ou à la vie privée d’autrui.

En anglais simple : To follow rules and avoid interfering with someone’s rights, property, or private life.

• Please respect private property.
• Visitors must respect the rules.
• She respected his privacy and left the room.

Synonymes : honor, observe

Contraires : violate, disregard

Expressions courantes : respect the rules, respect someone's privacy, respect private property, respect someone's rights