l'

feminine

/ɛs.tim/

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Translation

esteem, regard

Word origin

From estimer ('to value, to appraise'), from Latin aestimare ('to put a price on').

Origin: Latin
Root: aestimare
English cognates: esteem, estimate, aim

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

' .

He has a great deal of regard for his former boss.

l' .

She lost the esteem of her colleagues.

L' l'.

Self esteem counts for more than money.

l' tous.

His work earned him everyone's regard.

We hold this doctor in high regard.

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This word is part of lesson 60.