French word respect comes from Latin specio (I observe, watch, look at.), Latin re-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| specio | Latin (lat) | I observe, watch, look at. |
| re- | Latin (lat) | Again; prefix added to various words to indicate an action being done again, or like the other usages indicated above under English.. Back, backwards. |
| respicio | Latin (lat) | I have regard for, consider; respect.. I look behind, look back at or upon, look to, look around. |
| respectare | Latin (lat) | |
| respectus | Latin (lat) | (followed by the genitive) regard, consideration, respect (for). Looking back (at). Respite, relief (from). |
| respect | French (fra) | Respect. |