noun
English to French Dictionary

resentment Meaning in French (resentment signification en français)

ressentiment
Synonymes:rancuneamertumefroissement
ressentiment in English:resentment
Phonetic:ʁə.sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃
Plural: resentments
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de resentment en français est ressentiment. (Le ressentiment est un sentiment d'indignation amère d'avoir été traité injustement ou d'avoir été insulté.)

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Definitions of Resentment

  1. 1
    noun
    ressentiment

    Resentment is a feeling of bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly or having been insulted.

    Le ressentiment est un sentiment d'indignation amère d'avoir été traité injustement ou d'avoir été insulté.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt a deep resentment towards her former boss.”

Elle éprouvait un profond ressentiment envers son ancien patron.

business

“His words caused a lot of resentment among the team members.”

Ses paroles ont provoqué beaucoup de ressentiment parmi les membres de l'équipe.

formal

“The decision was met with widespread public resentment.”

La décision a suscité un vif ressentiment public.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

rancuneamertumefroissement

In English:

bitternessindignationannoyanceangerdispleasure

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

acquiescementacceptationsatisfaction

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveresentful
adverbresentfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

harbor resentmentcollocation

To keep a feeling of bitter indignation in one's mind for a long time.

bear resentmentcollocation

To feel bitter indignation towards someone or something.