How is the word contrit translated from French to English

English translation
contrite
adjective

Qui regrette sincèrement ce qu'il a fait.

Feeling very sorry for what you did.

Examples with “contrit”

See how the word “contrit” is used in sentences

  • Il a écrit une lettre contrite. — He wrote a contrite letter.

  • Elle était repentante après avoir compris son erreur. — She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

  • Elle semblait sincèrement contrite au téléphone. — She sounded genuinely contrite on the phone.

  • Un ton repentant aide plus que des excuses. — A contrite tone helps more than excuses.

  • Pourquoi n'a-t-il jamais l'air contrit ? — Why does he never look contrite?

  • Es-tu repentant, ou seulement fatigué de discuter ? — Are you contrite, or just tired of arguing?

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