How is the word contrit translated from French to English

English translation
apologetic
adjective

Qui montre qu'on regrette quelque chose.

Showing that you are sorry for something

Examples with “contrit”

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  • Il a eu un sourire contrit. — He gave an apologetic smile.

  • Elle avait l'air contrite au téléphone. — She sounded apologetic on the phone.

  • Pourquoi a-t-il toujours l'air si contrit ? — Why does he always look so apologetic?

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