noun🔗SharePénitentsOne who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions."Example Sentence: "After confessing their wrongdoings, the penitents knelt in prayer, seeking forgiveness." "Après avoir confessé leurs méfaits, les pénitents se sont agenouillés en prière, cherchant le pardon.religionsoultheologyguiltmoralpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePénitentsOne under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance."The church elders led the penitents in a solemn prayer of repentance after they had confessed their wrongdoings. "Les anciens de l'église ont conduit les pénitents dans une prière solennelle de repentance après qu'ils eurent confessé leurs méfaits.religiontheologysoulguiltmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePénitentOne under the direction of a confessor."The priest spoke quietly to the penitents, offering guidance tailored to their individual confessions. "Le prêtre parlait doucement aux pénitents, offrant des conseils adaptés à leurs confessions individuelles.religionsoultheologyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
