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    Indulgente (en. Indulgent)

    [ɛ̃.dyl.ʒɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who easily excuses the flaws or faults of others.
    She is indulgent towards her children despite their mistakes.
    Elle est indulgente envers ses enfants malgré leurs erreurs.
    One who grants leeway or ease.
    The teacher is lenient during exams, allowing extensions.
    Le professeur est indulgent lors des examens, permettant des prolongations.
    Said of a person who shows tolerance.
    A lenient judge can lighten the sentences of the accused.
    Un juge indulgent peut alléger les peines des accusés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'indulgentem', present participle of 'indulgere', meaning 'to show mercy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    indulgent towards someone
    To show understanding or clemency towards someone.
    indulgente envers quelqu'un
    to be lenient with oneself
    Not to blame oneself too harshly for one's mistakes.
    être indulgent avec soi-même
    indulgent with regard to
    To be tolerant or lenient towards something.
    indulgente à l'égard de

    Related Words

    indulgence
    The act of forgiving or showing clemency.
    indulgence
    laxity
    The quality of being indulgent or overly tolerant.
    laxité
    clemency
    A disposition to forgive, to be indulgent.
    clémence

    Slang Meanings

    To be too soft
    Don't be indulgent, he needs to learn from his mistakes.
    Ne sois pas indulgente, il faut qu'il apprenne de ses erreurs.
    To have a heart of an artichoke
    She is so indulgent that she always forgives.
    Elle est tellement indulgente qu'elle pardonne toujours.