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atonement in French

atonement in French is propitiation, expiation, réconciliation — atonement means the act of making amends for wrongdoing.

atonement in French

propitiation
noun
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
expiation
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
réconciliation
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
réparation
noun
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

What does "atonement" mean?

  1. noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
    "His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal."
  2. noun (religion) The reconciliation between God and humanity, especially through the death of Jesus Christ.
    "The sermon focused on the atonement as the central act of Christian faith."
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atonement in a sentence

  • His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal.
  • The sermon focused on the atonement as the central act of Christian faith.

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What is "atonement" in French?

"atonement" in French is propitiation, expiation, réconciliation. atonement means: The act of making amends for wrongdoing.

How do you use "atonement" in a sentence?

Example: "His donation to the charity was a form of atonement for the scandal." In French, "atonement" is propitiation, expiation, réconciliation.

Are there other ways to say "atonement" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "atonement": propitiation, expiation, réconciliation, réparation.

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