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    Suppliant (en. Supplicant)

    /sy.pli.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who earnestly requests something, often in a humble manner.
    He approached as a supplicant, pleading for mercy.
    Il s'est approché en tant que suppliant, demandant la clémence.
    A term referring to a person who seeks help or mercy.
    The supplicants at the convent hoped to find refuge.
    Les suppliants dans le couvent espéraient trouver refuge.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'supplicans', which means 'praying' or 'begging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suppliant for mercy
    A person who earnestly asks for mercy.
    suppliant de clémence
    to be in a supplicant position
    To be in a situation where one is asking for help or forgiveness.
    être en position de suppliant

    Related Words

    supplication
    The action of earnestly asking.
    supplication
    imploration
    An act of asking for something with pleas.
    imploration
    request
    A request or solicitation.
    demande

    Slang Meanings

    Time-waster
    He was simply pleading for mercy, with no real hope of success.
    Il ne faisait que le suppliant de clémence, sans réel espoir de succès.
    Poor wretch
    This poor supplicant really needs help.
    Ce pauvre suppliant a vraiment besoin d'aide.