Translation of "mercy" to French

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Dictionary translations for "mercy"

mercy [ˈmə:sɪ] noun

pl. mercies

la merci f (power)

Man is indeed at the mercy of nature.

L'homme est vraiment à la merci de la nature.

la clémence f (clemency)

The criminal begged the judge for mercy.

Le criminel implora la clémence du juge.

Phrases with "mercy" (2)

mercy killing - euthanasie
war without mercy - guerre sans merci

Contexts with "mercy"

Man is indeed at the mercy of nature. L'homme est vraiment à la merci de la nature.

The criminal begged the judge for mercy. Le criminel implora la clémence du juge.

The small boat was at the mercy of the wind. Le petit bateau était à la merci du vent.

The poor people were at the mercy of the cruel dictator. Les pauvres gens étaient à la merci du cruel dictateur.

Defense lawyers appealed for mercy. Les avocats de la défense en appelèrent à la pitié.

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