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    Rancune (en. Grudge)

    /ʁɑ̃kyːn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A persistent resentment against someone for a perceived injustice.
    She still holds a grudge against her former business partner.
    Elle garde toujours une rancune contre son ancien partenaire d'affaires.
    The act of not forgiving an offense.
    His grudge prevents him from feeling at peace.
    Sa rancune l'empêche de se sentir en paix.
    An emotional state of anger and resentment.
    His grudge eats away at him from the inside.
    Sa rancune le ronge de l'intérieur.

    Etymology

    The word 'grudge' comes from the Latin 'rancunia', which means 'bitterness or resentment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a grudge
    To feel a persistent resentment towards someone.
    avoir de la rancune
    to nurture a grudge
    To maintain animosity or resentment.
    entretenir une rancune
    to put the grudge aside
    To decide to no longer take a resentment into account.
    laisser la rancune de côté

    Related Words

    resentment
    Bitterness, resentment often linked to an injustice.
    rancœur
    animosity
    A feeling of hostility or opposition towards someone.
    animosité
    resentment
    A feeling of persistent discontent due to an offense.
    ressentiment

    Slang Meanings

    romantic grudge
    He has a romantic grudge since their breakup.
    Il a une rancune amoureuse depuis leur séparation.
    professional grudge
    His professional grudge towards his former boss is palpable.
    Sa rancune professionnelle envers son ancien patron est palpable.