Haiti
dérespecter
Meaning
to show disrespect to someone
Elsewhere
manquer de respect à quelqu’un
Explanation
There is no single verb for this in standard French: it says manquer de respect à quelqu’un instead. Haiti has its own straightforward verb for the same thing.
Example
Il ne faut jamais dérespecter les gens qui t’ont aidé.
You must never disrespect the people who have helped you.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Source
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