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compassion Meaning in French (compassion signification en français)

compassion
compassion in English:compassion
Phonetic:kɔ̃pasjɔ̃
Gender:Féminin
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La signification de compassion en français est compassion. (La compassion est un sentiment de profonde sympathie et de tristesse pour autrui qui souffre, accompagné d'un fort désir d'alléger sa douleur.)

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Definitions of Compassion

  1. 1
    noun
    compassion

    Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for others who are suffering, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their pain.

    La compassion est un sentiment de profonde sympathie et de tristesse pour autrui qui souffre, accompagné d'un fort désir d'alléger sa douleur.

Example Sentences

“She showed great compassion towards the homeless animals.”

Elle a montré une grande compassion envers les animaux sans abri.

“His compassion for the poor was evident in his actions.”

Sa compassion pour les pauvres était évidente dans ses actions.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

pitysympathyempathybenevolencekindness

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

crueltyindifferenceharshnessapathy

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivecompassionate
adverbcompassionately

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

have compassion forcollocation

To feel deep sympathy and concern for someone.

show compassioncollocation

To demonstrate kindness and understanding towards others' suffering.

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