expier, se racheter
He committed suicide to atone for his sin.
Il s’est suicidé pour expier son péché.
I will let you out, but first, you need to atone.
Je te laisserai sortir, mais d’abord, tu dois expier tes fautes.
— The Housemaid (2025)
He should atone for his sins.
Il devrait expier ses péchés.