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repentance

/rɪˈpɛntəns/

repentancenoun

repentances

Translations

After realizing the impact of his actions, he showed true repentance and sought forgiveness.

Après avoir pris conscience de l’impact de ses actes, il a manifesté un véritable repentir et a demandé pardon.

Additional translations

pénitenceDans un contexte religieux.

Definitions

The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing or sin.

After realizing the impact of his actions, he showed true repentance and sought forgiveness.

An act or instance of repenting, especially within a religious context as part of obtaining absolution.

In many Christian traditions, repentance is required before receiving communion.

Synonyms

repentanceadjective

/rɪˈpɛntəns/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. ‘repentance prayer’

Translations

pénitentielEmploi religieux ou moral.

They sang a repentance hymn during the service.

Ils ont chanté un hymne pénitentiel pendant le service.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for repentance.

They sang a repentance hymn during the service.