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miséricordieux

merciful

adjective mee-zeh-ree-kor-DYUH Rare
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Usage Note

Miséricordieux is a formal or religious adjective, closely tied to the theological concept of divine mercy — Dieu miséricordieux ('merciful God'). The related noun miséricorde means 'mercy' or 'compassion'. The feminine form is miséricordieuse. In everyday speech, clément or indulgent is more common for the sense of showing leniency.

Examples

"Un juge miséricordieux a réduit la peine."

Natural Translation

A merciful judge reduced the sentence.

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