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    Indulgence (en. Indulgence)

    /ɛ̃.dyl.ʒɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sin committed with a certain complacency.
    He had the indulgence not to punish him.
    Il a eu l'indulgence de ne pas le punir.
    The act of allowing someone to act according to their desires.
    His mother granted him a lot of indulgence.
    Sa mère lui a accordé beaucoup d'indulgence.
    The capacity to forgive, to understand the weaknesses of others.
    Indulgence is an essential quality for a teacher.
    L'indulgence est une qualité essentielle pour un enseignant.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin, from the word 'indulgentia' meaning 'clemency'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    indulgence of spirit
    The ability to understand and accept the mistakes of others.
    indulgence d'esprit
    to show indulgence
    To grant someone the opportunity to not be too strict.
    donner de l'indulgence
    to live in indulgence
    To act with great generosity towards oneself or others.
    vivre dans l'indulgence

    Related Words

    indulgent
    One who shows indulgence.
    indulgent
    indulgently
    Indulgently.
    indulgemment
    food indulgence
    Tolerance towards one's own eating habits.
    indulgence alimentaire

    Slang Meanings

    To indulge in pleasures.
    He lives in indulgence, enjoying every moment.
    Il vit dans l'indulgence, profitant de chaque moment.
    To easily excuse mistakes.
    She is always indulgent with her friends.
    Elle est toujours indulgente avec ses amis.