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remorse in French

remorse in French is remords, componction — remorse means a deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.

remorse in French

remords
noun
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
componction
noun
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

What does "remorse" mean?

  1. noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
    "In criminal proceedings, empirical studies have shown that remorse plays an important role in observers’ judgments of defendants."
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remorse in a sentence

  • In criminal proceedings, empirical studies have shown that remorse plays an important role in observers’ judgments of defendants.
  • He showed no remorse for the harm he had caused.

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What is "remorse" in French?
"remorse" in French is remords, componction. remorse means: A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
How do you use "remorse" in a sentence?
Example: "He showed no remorse for the harm he had caused." In French, "remorse" is remords, componction.
Are there other ways to say "remorse" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "remorse": remords, componction.
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