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    Sympathies (en. Sympathies)

    /sɛ̃.pa.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of affection or empathy towards someone.
    She expressed her sympathies during the ceremony.
    Elle a exprimé ses sympathies lors de la cérémonie.
    Affinity or friendship bond between people.
    They discovered their common sympathies for music.
    Ils ont découvert leurs sympathies communes pour la musique.
    Expressions of compassion or support in difficult times.
    He received many sympathies after the loss of his loved one.
    Il a reçu de nombreuses sympathies après la perte de son proche.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'sympatheia', meaning 'to feel with'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sympathy for someone
    To feel affection or respect for a person.
    avoir de la sympathie pour quelqu'un
    sincere sympathies
    Authentic expressions of support or compassion.
    sympathies sincères
    mutual sympathy
    Reciprocal affection between two people.
    sympathie mutuelle

    Related Words

    sympathetic
    A pleasant person with whom one gets along well.
    sympathique

    Slang Meanings

    To have heart
    He really has heart; he always shows his sympathies.
    Il a vraiment du cœur, il montre toujours ses sympathies.
    To be in sync
    They are so in sync; it's as if they share the same sympathies.
    Ils sont tellement en phase, c'est comme s'ils partageaient les mêmes sympathies.