English–French
“compassion” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃pasjɔ̃/
Example
Il a fait preuve de compassion envers elle.
He showed compassion for her.
How to say “compassion” in French
“Compassion” in French is compassion.
A person notices another's pain, treats it with dignity, and moves toward relief rather than judgment.
Example sentences with compassion
Il manque de compassion pour les animaux maltraités.
He lacks compassion for abused animals.
Tips for using compassion
- Compassion is feminine, so standard phrases include la compassion and faire preuve de compassion envers quelqu'un.