pity in French
pity in French is pitié, compassion, dommage — pity means a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
pity in French
pitié
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
compassion
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
dommage
(countable) Something regrettable.
honte
(countable) Something regrettable.
plaindre
avoir pitié de
What does "pity" mean?
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noun A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
"She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain."
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noun A regrettable or disappointing fact.
"It's a pity you can't stay for dinner."
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verb To feel sorrow or sympathy for someone.
"I pity anyone who has to work with him."
pity in a sentence
- She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain.
- He showed no pity for the men who had cheated him.
- It's a pity you can't stay for dinner.
- I pity anyone who has to work with him.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pity" in French?
"pity" in French is pitié, compassion, dommage. pity means: A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
How do you use "pity" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain." In French, "pity" is pitié, compassion, dommage.
Are there other ways to say "pity" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "pity": pitié, compassion, dommage, honte, plaindre, avoir pitié de.
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