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    Pardonner (en. Forgive)

    /paʁ.dɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To stop feeling resentment towards someone for a wrongdoing.
    She decided to forgive her friend after their argument.
    Elle a décidé de pardonner à son ami après leur dispute.
    To grant a reduction of punishment or sanctions.
    The judge chose to forgive this minor offense.
    Le juge a choisi de pardonner cette infraction mineure.
    To show understanding and tolerance.
    It is important to forgive the mistakes of others.
    Il est important de pardonner les erreurs des autres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pardona', which means 'to give in return'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forgive and forget
    To accept an offense without holding a grudge.
    pardonner et oublier
    to forgive oneself
    To accept one’s own mistakes and live in peace with oneself.
    se pardonner
    word of forgiveness
    Expression used to show the willingness to no longer take an offense into account.
    parole de pardon

    Related Words

    forgiveness
    The act of forgiving.
    pardon
    excuse
    Pretext or reason to justify a wrongdoing.
    excuse
    reconciliation
    Restoration of a relationship after a conflict.
    réconciliation

    Slang Meanings

    Letting it go
    He decided to let the incident go.
    Il a décidé de laisser passer l'incident.
    Making peace
    We decided to make peace after our debate.
    On a décidé de faire la paix après notre débat.