What does considération in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word considération in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use considération in French.

The word considération in French means regard, esteem, consideration, taking into consideration, take into consideration, take into consideration, take into account. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word considération

regard, esteem

nom féminin (estime)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce cadre est tenu en haute considération par sa direction.
This executive is held in high regard (or: esteem) by his superiors.

consideration

nom féminin (prise en compte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans cette affaire, il ne faut pas prendre son passé en considération.
In this matter, you should not take his past into account.

taking into consideration

locution adverbiale (eu égard à)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En considération de ses états de service, le jugement fut clément.

take into consideration

verbe transitif (tenir compte)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'espère qu'ils prendront nos remarques en considération.
I hope they will take our remarks into consideration.

take into consideration, take into account

nom féminin (fait de tenir compte de [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La prise en considération de ces informations changera peut-être la décision du jury.
Taking this information into consideration might change the jury's verdict.

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