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    Péché (en. Fishing)

    [pe.ʃe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of contravening a divine commandment.
    The sin of Adam and Eve had profound consequences.
    Le péché d'Adam et Ève a eu des conséquences profondes.
    A fault considered blameworthy, an offense.
    He considers that lying is a serious sin.
    Il considère que mentir est un péché grave.
    The totality of an individual's sins, of humanity.
    The sins of men are often mentioned in religious literature.
    Les péchés des hommes sont souvent évoqués dans la littérature religieuse.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'peccatum', which means 'fault'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guilty pleasure
    Weakness or guilty pleasure.
    péché mignon
    to sin by omission
    Failing to act due to inaction.
    pêcher par omission
    to atone for a sin
    Trying to compensate for a wrongdoing.
    se racheter d'un péché

    Related Words

    to fish
    Catching fish or a fault.
    pêcher
    sinner
    A person who commits sins.
    pécheur
    repentance
    Feeling of regret for a wrongdoing.
    repentir

    Slang Meanings

    Error committed humorously or deliberately.
    It’s a sin not to taste this cake!
    C'est un péché de ne pas goûter ce gâteau !
    A fault considered trivial or inconsequential.
    Oh, this little sin, don’t make a big deal out of it!
    Oh, ce petit péché, n'en fais pas tout un plat !