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guilt in French

guilt in French is remords, culpabilité, sentiment de culpabilité — guilt means the fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.

guilt in French

remords
noun
culpabilité
noun
sentiment de culpabilité
noun
Regret for having done wrong.

What does "guilt" mean?

  1. noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
    "The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt."
  2. noun A troubled feeling of having done something wrong.
    "She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday."
  3. verb To make someone feel guilty, especially to influence their behaviour.
    "Stop trying to guilt me into lending you money."
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guilt in a sentence

  • The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt.
  • She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
  • He was consumed by guilt after the argument.
  • Stop trying to guilt me into lending you money.

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What is "guilt" in French?

"guilt" in French is remords, culpabilité, sentiment de culpabilité. guilt means: The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.

How do you use "guilt" in a sentence?

Example: "The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt." In French, "guilt" is remords, culpabilité, sentiment de culpabilité.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "guilt": remords, culpabilité, sentiment de culpabilité.

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