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    Repentir (en. Repentance)

    /ʁə.pɑ̃.tiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel regret following one's actions.
    He regrets his mistakes.
    Il se repent de ses erreurs.
    To demonstrate disavowal of one's acts.
    She decided to repent and ask for forgiveness.
    Elle a décidé de se repentir et de demander pardon.
    To deeply regret something.
    He regretted not listening to his advice.
    Il s'est repenti de ne pas avoir écouté ses conseils.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paenitere', meaning 'to regret'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to repent for one's actions
    To express regret for one's actions.
    se repentir de ses actes
    to bring upon oneself regret
    To receive punishment or difficulties because of one's mistakes.
    s'attirer le repentir

    Related Words

    repentance
    A feeling of sincere regret for one's sins or mistakes.
    repentance
    forgiveness
    The act of freeing someone from their faults.
    pardon
    remorse
    Painful regret following an action taken.
    remords

    Slang Meanings

    To have remorse
    After the party, he had remorse for drinking too much.
    Après la fête, il a eu des remords pour avoir trop bu.
    To eat one’s heart out
    She is eating her heart out after having said hurtful things.
    Elle se mange le cœur après avoir dit des choses blessantes.