English–French
“acquit” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/apsudʁ/
Example
La cour va absoudre la jeune femme.
The court will acquit the young woman.
How to say “acquit” in French
“Acquit” in French is absoudre.
A ruling cuts the bond between a person and an alleged legal or moral fault.
Example sentences with absoudre
Je ne peux pas t'absoudre si tu ne reconnais pas ton erreur.
I can't forgive you if you don't admit your mistake.
Tips for using absoudre
- Absoudre is formal and mainly legal or religious, while everyday French more often uses pardonner for forgiving someone.