penitent

• Qui éprouve ou exprime du regret et de la tristesse pour une faute commise; qui se repent.

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

1. Feeling remorseC1formal

   Feeling or expressing sincere regret for having done something wrong.

   pénitent (qui éprouve du remords)

   • The penitent thief asked for forgiveness before his execution.
   • She wrote a penitent letter to her friend after the argument.
   • His penitent expression showed he truly regretted his actions.

   Synonymesapologeticcontriteregretfulremorsefulrepentantruefulsorry

   Antonymesimpenitentremorselessunrepentant

• Nom désignant une personne qui exprime des regrets pour ses fautes ou péchés, notamment dans le contexte de l'Église catholique romaine où elle cherche la pénitence sous la direction d'un confesseur.

A noun referring to a person who expresses regret for their wrongdoing or sins, particularly within the context of the Roman Catholic Church where they may seek penance under the guidance of a confessor.

1. Person who repentsC1formal

   A person who feels or expresses regret for their wrongdoing, especially one who seeks forgiveness through religious confession or penance.

   pénitent (personne qui se repent)

   • The penitent knelt before the priest to confess his sins.
   • In the church, a penitent was assigned prayers as an act of atonement.
   • The penitent sought absolution for his past mistakes.

   Synonymesconfessor