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confess in French

confess in French is confesser, avouer — confess means to admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

confess in French

confesser
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
avouer
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
confesser
verb

What does "confess" mean?

  1. verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
    "He confessed to breaking the window."
  2. verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.
    "He went to confess before Sunday Mass."
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confess in a sentence

  • He confessed to breaking the window.
  • She confessed she had never actually read the book.
  • He went to confess before Sunday Mass.

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What is "confess" in French?

"confess" in French is confesser, avouer. confess means: To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

How do you use "confess" in a sentence?

Example: "He confessed to breaking the window." In French, "confess" is confesser, avouer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "confess": confesser, avouer.

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