rancunier
resentful, grudge-holding
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ʁɑ̃.ky.nje/
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Cultural Note
Being 'rancunier' is viewed negatively in French culture, where the ability to forgive and move on is valued. The related noun 'rancune' (grudge) appears in the common expression 'Sans rancune ?' (No hard feelings?), often said after a disagreement.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est rancunière, elle n'oublie jamais une offense.
She holds grudges, she never forgets an offense.
Je ne suis pas rancunier, c'est du passé.
I don't hold grudges, it's in the past.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | rancunière |
| masculine | rancunier |
| feminine_plural | rancunières |
| masculine_plural | rancuniers |