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respectueux

respectful, deferential

adjective rehs-pehk-tü-EH Rare

Usage Note

Respectueux follows the pattern of adjectives ending in -eux/-euse: the feminine is respectueuse. The phrase être respectueux de l'environnement means 'to be environmentally respectful / eco-friendly.' The adverb is respectueusement.

Examples

"Il est toujours respectueux envers ses aînés."

Natural Translation

He is always respectful towards his elders.

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