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clémence

clemency, mercy

noun kleh-MAHNS Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Origin: Latin clementia (mildness)

Also means

mildness (of weather)

Usage Note

Clémence means both judicial mercy and the mild quality of weather — la clémence du climat is gentle, temperate weather. It is also a common French given name for women. The adjective clément (m.) / clémente (f.) means lenient or mild, used of judges, parents, or the sky.

Examples

"Le juge a fait preuve de clémence."

Natural Translation

The judge showed clemency.

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