grâce

Definitions of grâce
  1. noun
    the feeling that motivates compassion
    synonyms: miséricorde
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    type of:
    commisération, compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  2. noun
    a disposition to be kind and forgiving
    synonyms: miséricorde
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    types:
    commisération, compassion, pitié
    the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
    amabilité, miséricorde
    tendency to be kind and forgiving
    clémence, indulgence, longanimité
    mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
    type of:
    bienfaisance, charité, humanité, philanthropie
    the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)
  3. noun
    alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
    synonyms: miséricorde
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    type of:
    aide, secours
    assistance in time of difficulty
  4. noun
    (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
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    type of:
    bienfaisance
    the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
  5. noun
    (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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    type of:
    état
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  6. noun
    the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
    synonyms: absolution, commutation, pardon, sursis
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    type of:
    rédemption, salut
    (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
  7. noun
    beautiful carriage
    synonyms: élégance
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    antonyms:
    gaucherie
    the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
    types:
    grace
    elegance and beauty of movement or expression
    adresse, agilité
    the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
    type of:
    attitude, posture
    characteristic way of bearing one's body
  8. noun
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
    synonyms: miséricorde
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    types:
    amnistie
    the formal act of liberating someone
    délai, répit
    the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
    type of:
    clémence, indulgence, longanimité
    lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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