extenuating in French
extenuating in French is atténuant — extenuating means making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.
extenuating in French
atténuant
What does "extenuating" mean?
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adjective Making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.
"The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances."
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extenuating in a sentence
- The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances.
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What is "extenuating" in French?
"extenuating" in French is atténuant. extenuating means: Making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.
How do you use "extenuating" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances." In French, "extenuating" is atténuant.
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