Pardonné (en. Forgiven)
[paʁ.dɔ.ne]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Act of forgiving.
The pardoned is often recognized for their inner strength.
Le pardonné est souvent reconnu pour sa force intérieure.
Person who has received forgiveness.
She is a pardoned individual, having been granted clemency after mistakes.
Elle est un pardonné, ayant été graciée après des erreurs.
verb
To grant forgiveness to someone.
He decided to forgive, ending years of resentment.
Il a décidé de pardonner, mettant fin à des années de ressentiment.
To forget an offense or a fault.
It is difficult to forgive, but it is essential to move forward.
Il est difficile de pardonner, mais c'est essentiel pour avancer.
Etymology
From the verb 'to forgive', derived from the Latin 'perdonare', meaning 'to give completely'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forgive and forget
To accept no longer remembering an offense.
pardonner et oublier
ask for forgiveness
To apologize for a fault.
demander pardon
forgiveness granted
Expression meaning that forgiveness has been given.
pardon accordé
Related Words
forgiveness
Act of forgiving.
pardon
grace
Release from a penalty, especially legal.
grâce
reconciliation
Act of restoring friendly relations after a conflict.
réconciliation
Slang Meanings
To forgive hastily
She forgave hastily, without really thinking about the consequences.
Elle a pardonné à la va-vite, sans vraiment réfléchir aux conséquences.
Forgiveness among friends
Forgiveness among friends is often done with a simple smile.
Un pardon entre amis se fait souvent avec un simple sourire.