noun
English to French Dictionary

sympathies Meaning in French (sympathies signification en français)

condoléances, compassion
Synonymes:pitiésympathie
condoléances in English:sympathies
Phonetic:kɔ̃dɔleɑ̃s
Plural: sympathies
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de sympathies en français est condoléances, compassion. (Les sentiments de pitié et de tristesse que l'on éprouve pour le malheur ou la souffrance d'autrui.)

Definitions of Sympathies

  1. 1
    noun
    compassion

    Sympathies refer to the feelings of pity and sorrow that one feels for someone else's misfortune or suffering.

    Les sentiments de pitié et de tristesse que l'on éprouve pour le malheur ou la souffrance d'autrui.

  2. 2
    noun(formal)
    condoléances

    Sympathies can also be the expressions of pity or sorrow, often conveyed verbally or through actions, especially in times of loss.

    Les expressions de pitié ou de tristesse, souvent transmises verbalement ou par des actions, en particulier en temps de deuil.

Example Sentences

formal

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family during this difficult time.”

Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille en ces temps difficiles.

casual

“He offered his sympathies to the victims of the disaster.”

Il a offert ses condoléances aux victimes de la catastrophe.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

compassionpitiésympathie

In English:

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

indifférencecruauté

In English:

indifferenceapathycallousness

Inflected Word Forms

nounsympathy
agent nounsympathizer
adjectivesympathetic

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

offer one's sympathiescollocation

To express feelings of pity and sorrow to someone.

express one's sympathiescollocation

To convey feelings of pity and sorrow, often verbally or in writing.

extend one's sympathiescollocation

To formally or sincerely offer feelings of pity and sorrow to someone.