dépit /depˈi/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "spite".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation

Source term
spite
Translation
dépit
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "dépit". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form dépit
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural dépits
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le dépit
Examples
C'est le dépit.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Jugement et Réconciliation.

Example Sentences

Malgré les reproches, elle a décidé de pardonner à ceux qui lui ont fait du mal.

English: In spite of the blame, she decided to forgive those who hurt her.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Il a cassé le jouet par dépit quand il a perdu.

English: He broke the toy out of spite when he lost.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Malgré la pluie, le mariage en plein air était charmant.

English: In spite of the rain, the outdoor wedding was lovely.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

Elle a refusé son aide par pure méchanceté et par orgueil.

English: She refused his help out of pure spite and pride.

B2 · Judgment and Reconciliation

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