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How is the word repentant translated from French to English

Qui regrette une faute qu'il a commise.

Feeling sorry for something wrong you did.

adjective
English translation
Penitent

Examples with “repentant”

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  • Il a écrit une lettre où il se montrait repentant. — He wrote a penitent letter.

  • Elle avait l'air contrite après s'être excusée de son erreur. — She looked penitent after apologizing for her mistake.

  • Le pénitent a demandé le pardon aujourd'hui. — The penitent asked for forgiveness today.

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

  • Le garçon restait là, silencieux et contrit. — The boy stood there quiet and penitent.

  • Les pénitents attendaient en silence dans la salle. — Penitents waited quietly in the hall.

  • Il avait l'air plus gêné que repentant. — He looked more embarrassed than penitent.

  • Crois-tu qu'il soit vraiment contrit ? — Do you think he is truly penitent?

  • Elle a parlé au pénitent avec beaucoup de patience. — She spoke to the penitent with great patience.

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FAQ about “repentant”

How is “repentant” translated from French?
“repentant” translates into English as “Penitent”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “repentant” mean?
Meaning of “repentant”: Qui regrette une faute qu'il a commise. In English — “Penitent”.
What part of speech is “repentant”?
“repentant” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “repentant”?
Example sentences with “repentant” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “repentant”?
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