merit
US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
1.
mérite, valeur
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
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The proposal has considerable merit.
La proposition a un mérite considérable.
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Her work is of outstanding merit.
Son travail est d’un mérite exceptionnel.
1.
mériter
deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention)
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The case does not merit further investigation.
L'affaire ne mérite pas d'enquête approfondie.
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His actions merit a severe reprimand.
Ses actions méritent une sévère réprimande.