Translation of "contrition" into French

contrition, componction, repentir are the top translations of "contrition" into French.

contrition noun grammar

The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. [..]

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  • contrition

    noun feminine

    The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse [..]

    It is a shame. But her dissent cannot be arrested by intemperate demonstrations of contrition in my library.

    C'est dommage, mais vous n'arrêterez pas sa déchéance par des démonstrations de contrition incontrôlées dans ma bibliothèque.

  • componction

    noun feminine

  • repentir

    verb masculine

    Angoisse forte ou désespérée causée par un sentiment de culpabilité.

    You come to me for contrition even as my king's seed swells your belly.

    Vous venez vous repentir, alors que la semence de mon Roi enfle votre ventre.

  • Less frequent translations

    • repentance
    • pénitence
    • regret
    • remords
    • chagrin
    • deuil

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