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resentment in French

resentment in French is ressentiment, rancune, agacement — resentment means a bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.

resentment in French

ressentiment
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
rancune
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
agacement
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

What does "resentment" mean?

  1. noun A bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.
    "Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion."
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resentment in a sentence

  • Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion.
  • She spoke with quiet resentment about the way her ideas had been ignored.

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What is "resentment" in French?

"resentment" in French is ressentiment, rancune, agacement. resentment means: A bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.

How do you use "resentment" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion." In French, "resentment" is ressentiment, rancune, agacement.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "resentment": ressentiment, rancune, agacement.

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