English–French
“mercy” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/klemɑ̃s/
Example
Le juge a fait preuve de clémence.
The judge showed mercy.
How to say “mercy” in French
“Mercy” in French is clémence.
A judge's open hand replaces a harsh punishment with forgiveness.
Example sentences with clémence
Elle a imploré la clémence de sa famille.
She implored her family's mercy.
Tips for using clémence
- Clémence is feminine, so the usual form is la clémence, especially in faire preuve de clémence.
Other French words for “mercy”
Montre-lui un peu de miséricorde.
Show him a little mercy.