English–French

“guilt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kylpabilite/

Example

Après la dispute, il éprouve une culpabilité.

After the argument, he feels guilty.

Illustration for culpabilité (guilt)

How to say “guilt” in French

“Guilt” in French is culpabilité.

The mind's burden after a wrongful act, extending from personal remorse to a person's guilty status.

Full entry for culpabilité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with culpabilité

Elle est rongée par la culpabilité.

She is consumed by guilt.

Tips for using culpabilité

  • French often expresses the personal feeling with je me sens coupable or j'ai des remords rather than with culpabilité alone.

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