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rancune

grudge

noun rahn-KYUN Rare

Also means

resentment

Usage Note

Rancune is always feminine. The most common phrase is sans rancune ! ('no hard feelings!'), used after a disagreement. Garder rancune à quelqu'un means 'to hold a grudge against someone'. The related adjective rancunier / rancunière describes a person who holds grudges easily.

Examples

"Il garde rancune depuis des années."

Natural Translation

He has been holding a grudge for years.

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