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See how the word “pénitence” is used in sentences
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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