English-French translation for "penitence"

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"penitence" French translation

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penitence {noun}

penitence {noun} (also: repentance)

repentir {m}

Penitence is not humiliation; rather, it elevates individuals and nations.

Le repentir n'est pas une humiliation; il permet plutôt d'élever les personnes et les nations.

“Penitence is not humiliation; rather, it elevates individuals and nations.” (A/55/PV.6)

« Le repentir n'est pas une humiliation, il permet plutôt d'élever les personnes et les nations. » (A/55/PV.

How excellent a servant Solomon was! Surely he was one ever-turning (to God) in penitence.

- Il était plein de repentir.

So we do recognize and acknowledge Mr Liikanen's approach at penitence on behalf of the institution, even though we all accept that he was

Nous acceptons donc le repentir de M. Liikanen, au nom de l'institution, même si nous savons tous qu'il n'était pas directement responsable.

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He was surely one ever-turning to God in penitence.

Et rappelle-toi Abraham, Isaac et Jacob?

At the East La Penitence police station, they are kept with adult females.

Dans ce poste de police, les filles sont gardées aux côtés de délinquantes adultes.

The latest operation in Gaza is known as “Days of Penitence”.

La dernière en date des opérations menées à Gaza s'appelle « Jours de pénitence ».

But none reflect and are mindful save those who (being without prejudice) turn to God in penitence.

Seul se rappelle celui qui revient [à Allah].

Mr. Frydenlund (Norway) noted that the human cost of the situation to the Palestinian population had reached a peak during the recent Israeli operation "Days of Penitence".

M. Frydenlund (Norvège) rappelle que la situation de la population palestinienne a atteint un point critique durant l'opération « Jours de pénitence ».

Similar words

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