merciful in French
merciful in French is miséricordieux, indulgent, sensible — merciful means showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
merciful in French
miséricordieux
Showing mercy.
indulgent
Showing mercy.
sensible
Showing mercy.
What does "merciful" mean?
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adj Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
"The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence."
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merciful in a sentence
- The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence.
- It was a merciful death after months of suffering.
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What is "merciful" in French?
"merciful" in French is miséricordieux, indulgent, sensible. merciful means: Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
How do you use "merciful" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence." In French, "merciful" is miséricordieux, indulgent, sensible.
Are there other ways to say "merciful" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "merciful": miséricordieux, indulgent, sensible.
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