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sympathie

sympathy, fellow feeling

noun san-pa-TEE Rare

Also means

liking, warmth

Usage Note

Sympathie is slightly broader than English 'sympathy' — it also conveys warm liking or fondness, not just condolences. The related adjective sympathique (colloquially sympa) means 'nice, likeable'. Saying someone has de la sympathie pour quelqu'un means they are fond of that person, not necessarily that they pity them.

Examples

"Elle a exprimé sa sympathie pour les victimes."

Natural Translation

She expressed her sympathy for the victims.

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