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contrition in French

contrition in French is contrition, componction — contrition means deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.

contrition in French

contrition
noun
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
componction
noun
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

What does "contrition" mean?

  1. noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
    "His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused."
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contrition in a sentence

  • His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused.

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What is "contrition" in French?

"contrition" in French is contrition, componction. contrition means: Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.

How do you use "contrition" in a sentence?

Example: "His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused." In French, "contrition" is contrition, componction.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "contrition": contrition, componction.

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