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indulgence in French

indulgence in French is indulgence — indulgence means the act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.

indulgence in French

indulgence
noun

What does "indulgence" mean?

  1. noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
    "A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet."
  2. noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
    "She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay."
  3. noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.
    "The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation."

indulgence in a sentence

  • A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet.
  • She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay.
  • The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation.

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What is "indulgence" in French?

"indulgence" in French is indulgence. indulgence means: The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.

How do you use "indulgence" in a sentence?

Example: "A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet." In French, "indulgence" is indulgence.

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