culpabilité
guilt
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kyl.pa.bi.li.te/
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Cultural Note
'Culpabilité' functions both as an emotional state and a legal term (guilt vs. innocence). The related adjective 'coupable' (guilty) is used in both contexts. 'Culpabiliser' means to make someone feel guilty.
📝 Example Sentences
Il était rongé par la culpabilité.
He was eaten away by guilt.
Un sentiment de culpabilité l'envahissait.
A feeling of guilt was overwhelming her.