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    D'indulgence (en. Of indulgence)

    /dɛ̃.dyl.ʒɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attitude of understanding and clemency towards faults or mistakes.
    His indulgence towards young people is greatly appreciated.
    Sa d'indulgence envers les jeunes gens est très appréciée.
    Action of forgiving or not punishing severely.
    He showed great indulgence during the judgment.
    Il a montré une grande d'indulgence lors du jugement.
    State of mind that consists of accepting imperfections.
    His indulgence towards his own mistakes is admirable.
    Sa d'indulgence envers ses propres erreurs est admirable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'indulgentia', which means 'sweetness, benignity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maternal indulgence
    Excessive kindness of a mother towards her children.
    d'indulgence maternelle
    to show indulgence
    To show clemency or understanding in a judgment.
    faire preuve d'indulgence

    Related Words

    indulgent
    Who shows indulgence.
    indulgent
    indulgently
    Indulgently.
    indulgemment
    tax indulgence
    Clemency granted in the context of tax obligations.
    indulgence fiscale

    Slang Meanings

    To be cool with mistakes
    He is always unfailingly indulgent when it comes to his friends.
    Il est toujours d'une d'indulgence infaillible quand il s'agit de ses amis.
    To let something slide
    She decided to apply a little indulgence for her lateness.
    Elle a décidé d'appliquer un peu de d'indulgence sur son retard.