compassionate in French
compassionate in French is compatissant — compassionate means showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
compassionate in French
compatissant
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
What does "compassionate" mean?
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adj Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
"The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child."
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adj Granted as an exception because of a family emergency, illness, or bereavement.
"He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral."
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compassionate in a sentence
- The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child.
- She gave a compassionate response instead of criticizing his mistake.
- He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral.
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What is "compassionate" in French?
"compassionate" in French is compatissant. compassionate means: Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
How do you use "compassionate" in a sentence?
Example: "The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child." In French, "compassionate" is compatissant.
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