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forgiven

UK
/fəˈɡɪvən/
US
/fərˈɡɪvən/

Translations

forgivenpast participle
UK
/fəˈɡɪvən/
US
/fərˈɡɪvən/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of "forgive".
After the heartfelt apology, he felt like a forgiven man.
Après ses excuses sincères, il se sentait comme un homme pardonné.
Additional translations
absousSurtout dans le registre religieux.
Synonyms
absolved
excused
pardoned
overlooked
condoned
Antonyms
unforgiven
forgiveverb

forgiven

Past Participle

forgave
Past Simple
forgiven
Past Participle
forgiving
Gerund
UK
/fəˈɡɪv/
US
/fərˈɡɪv/
pardonnerDans un contexte religieux ou moral, au sens d’absoudre d’un péché ou d’une faute.
In many traditions, only a deity can forgive sins.
Dans de nombreuses traditions, seule une divinité peut pardonner les péchés.
She decided to forgive him for his past mistakes.
Elle a décidé de lui pardonner ses erreurs passées.
remettreSurtout pour une dette, une obligation ou une somme due.
The bank agreed to forgive a portion of the loan.
La banque a accepté de remettre une partie du prêt.
Additional translations
excuserDans des formules de politesse pour s’excuser ou demander pardon.
absoudreRegistre religieux ou soutenu.
Synonyms
release
clear
pardon
excuse
absolve
condone
let go
Antonyms
blame
punish

Definitions

forgivenpast participle
No longer held accountable for a wrongdoing; having been pardoned or excused.
After the heartfelt apology, he felt like a forgiven man.
Absolved of sin by divine grace.
Christians believe they are a forgiven people through faith.
forgiveverb
To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
She decided to forgive him for his past mistakes.
To cancel a debt or obligation.
The bank agreed to forgive a portion of the loan.
To absolve a person of sin or wrongdoing, especially in a religious or moral context.
In many traditions, only a deity can forgive sins.
Used in polite expressions to apologize or ask someone to excuse what one is about to say or has done.
Forgive me for interrupting, but could you clarify that point?
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