considération

Definitions of considération
  1. noun
    the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
    synonyms: estime, respect
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    honneur
    the state of being honored
  2. noun
    a feeling of delighted approval and liking
    synonyms: estime
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    affection, faible, penchant
    a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
  3. noun
    an attitude of admiration or esteem
    synonyms: respect
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    évaluation
    the respect with which a person is held
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    attitude, mentalité
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
  4. noun
    kind and considerate regard for others
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    délicatesse, tact
    consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
    délicatesse, finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
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    amabilité
    the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
  5. noun
    the process of giving careful thought to something
    synonyms: réflexion
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    méditation, réflexion
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    cogitation
    attentive consideration and meditation
    introspection
    the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
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    pensée, réflexion
    the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
  6. noun
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
    synonyms: respect, révérence, vénération
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    émotion
    any strong feeling
  7. noun
    a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
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    reconsideration
    a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
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    discussion
    an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
  8. noun
    information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
    synonyms: condition
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    connaissance
    knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
  9. noun
    courteous regard for people's feelings
    synonyms: estime, respect
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    bienséance, civilité, courtoisie, politesse, savoir-vivre
    a courteous manner
  10. noun
    a considerate and thoughtful act
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    amabilité
    a kind act
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