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    Pénitence (en. Penance)

    /pe.ni.tɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Regret for a fault and desire for reparations.
    He expressed his penitence after hurting his friend.
    Il a exprimé sa pénitence après avoir blessé son ami.
    In a religious context, an act by which one repents for their sins.
    Penance is often observed during Lent.
    La pénitence est souvent observée durant le carême.
    A state of moral pain caused by a fault.
    His penitence was visible on his face.
    Sa pénitence était visible sur son visage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'poenitentia' meaning 'regret'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do penance
    Inflicting suffering or deprivation on oneself due to a sin.
    faire pénitence
    to feel penitence
    Experiencing a strong feeling of regret.
    ressentir de la pénitence
    public penance
    An act of manifest repentance in front of others.
    pénitence publique

    Related Words

    repentance
    Feeling regret for one's past actions.
    repentir
    reparation
    Action of compensating for a fault.
    réparation
    guilt
    Feeling of having acted wrongly.
    culpabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To bang one's head against the walls
    He blames himself so much that he bangs his head against the walls.
    Il s'en veut tellement qu'il se tape la tête contre les murs.
    To flagellate oneself
    He mentally punishes himself for his penitence.
    Il se flagelle mentalement pour sa pénitence.