Translation meaning & definition of the word "penance" into French language

noun

1. Remorse for your past conduct

synonym:
• repentance
,
• penitence
,
• penance

1. Remords pour votre conduite passée

synonyme:
• repentir
,
• pénitence

2. A catholic sacrament

• Repentance and confession and atonement and absolution

synonym:
• penance

2. Un sacrement catholique

• Repentir et confession et expiation et absolution

synonyme:
• pénitence

3. Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

synonym:
• penance
,
• self-mortification
,
• self-abasement

3. Auto-punition volontaire afin d'expier certains actes répréhensibles

synonyme:
• pénitence
,
• auto-mortification
,
• abaissement de soi