This is the 294th most frequent French word.
estime
"Estime" means "esteem" or "respect" in English.
Here, 'estime' is a noun meaning 'respect' or 'high regard', expressing admiration for someone's efforts.
J'ai beaucoup d'estime pour son travail.
I have a lot of respect for his work.
In this case, 'estime' is a verb meaning 'believes' or 'considers', indicating her opinion about the importance of the project.
Elle estime que ce projet est essentiel pour la société.
She believes that this project is essential for society.
Here, 'estime' is utilized in the phrase 'estime de soi', meaning 'self-esteem', referring to a person's self-regard and self-respect.