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    Clémence (en. Clemency)

    /kle.mɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of a person who demonstrates gentleness and forgiveness.
    The judge showed clemency toward the offender.
    Le juge a fait preuve de clémence envers le délinquant.
    Act of clemency, granted forgiveness.
    He hoped to obtain the clemency of the king.
    Il espérait obtenir la clémence du roi.
    Leniency shown toward someone.
    His clemency surprised all the witnesses.
    Sa clémence a surpris tous les témoins.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'clementia', meaning 'gentleness', 'leniency'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show clemency
    To show gentleness and forgiveness toward someone.
    faire preuve de clémence
    to embrace clemency
    To adopt a lenient attitude.
    épouser la clémence
    to pray for clemency
    To ask for forgiveness or mercy.
    prier pour la clémence

    Related Words

    leniency
    State of being lenient, which allows for granting pardons.
    indulgence
    mercy
    Quality of those who are benevolent and who forgive.
    miséricorde
    gentleness
    Character of a gentle and kind person.
    douceur
    generosity
    Willingness to give or share without expecting anything in return.
    générosité

    Slang Meanings

    To have clemency towards someone.
    Come on, stop being tough, show a little clemency.
    Allez, fais pas le dur, montre un peu de clémence.
    To be lax, tolerant.
    He is often lenient with his friends.
    Il est souvent clément avec ses amis.