l'absolution

absolution, forgiveness

a p . s ɔ . l y . s j ɔ̃

absolu absolute, total + tion action or result of an action

noun · feminine Rare #45,556

absolution, forgiveness Often used in a religious context for forgiveness granted by a priest; also used more generally for being forgiven or cleared of blame.

FR: Le prêtre lui donne l'absolution.

EN: The priest gives him absolution.

Pour avoir l'absolution, il faut te dénoncer.

To receive absolution, you have to turn yourself in.

— Les Diaboliques (1955)

Attendre une absolution qui ne viendrait jamais.

Waiting for absolution that would never come.

— Titanic (1997)

Tu veux l'absolution ?

Do you want absolution?

— Dune : Première partie (2021)

Je te donne l'absolution.

I absolve you.

— Thirst, ceci est mon sang (2009)