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    Miséricorde (en. Mercy)

    /miz.e.ʁi.kɔʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of compassion and pity
    She felt mercy for the victims of the accident.
    Elle a éprouvé de la miséricorde pour les victimes de l'accident.
    Act of clemency or forgiveness
    He asked for mercy for his past mistakes.
    Il a demandé la miséricorde pour ses erreurs passées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'misericordia', deriving from 'miser' (miserable) and 'cor' (heart).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have pity
    To show mercy or compassion towards someone.
    avoir pitié
    to grant mercy
    To grant forgiveness or clemency.
    donner miséricorde

    Related Words

    merciful
    One who shows mercy.
    miséricordieux
    divine mercy
    Clemency and compassion of the divine towards humanity.
    miséricorde divine

    Slang Meanings

    tender heart
    He always has a tender heart, filled with mercy.
    Il a toujours un cœur tendre, rempli de miséricorde.
    to be indulgent
    Don't be too merciful in your judgment.
    Ne sois pas trop miséricordieux lors du jugement.