grâce

Signification

1. grace, charm
2. favour
3. mercy

Genre

♀️ Féminin

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ɡʁas/

Étymologie

Inherited from Old French grace, from an early borrowing from Latin grātia, from grātus (“as a favour”). The lengthening of the vowel, which is indicated with the circumflex, is irregular.

Phrases

Il peut aussi accorder la grâce après une condamnation consécutive à un délit .

He may also grant pardon after a conviction for a misdemeanor.

L'hôpital est équipé techniquement et médicalement grâce aux dons de plusieurs organisations .

The hospital is technically and medically equipped thanks to donations from several organizations.