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How is the word pénitence translated from French to English

Acte accompli pour montrer que l'on regrette une faute.

An act done to show you are sorry.

noun
English translation
penance

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  • Il a travaillé tout le week-end en guise de pénitence. — He worked all weekend as penance.

  • Quelle pénitence s'est-il imposée ? — What penance did he set for himself?

  • Ma pénitence a été deux jours de nettoyage du garage. — My penance was two days of cleaning the garage.

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FAQ about “pénitence”

How is “pénitence” translated from French?
“pénitence” translates into English as “penance”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pénitence” mean?
Meaning of “pénitence”: Acte accompli pour montrer que l'on regrette une faute. In English — “penance”.
What part of speech is “pénitence”?
“pénitence” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “pénitence”?
Example sentences with “pénitence” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “pénitence”?
Add “pénitence” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.