confession
US /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
UK /kənˈfeʃ.ən/
1.
confession, aveu
a formal statement admitting that one has committed a crime or done something wrong
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The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Le suspect a fait une confession complète à la police.
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Her confession brought relief to the victim's family.
Sa confession a apporté un soulagement à la famille de la victime.
2.
confession, sacrement de pénitence
an act of confessing sins to a priest to obtain absolution
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She went to church for confession every Sunday.
Elle allait à l'église pour la confession tous les dimanches.
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The priest listened patiently to his confession.
Le prêtre écouta patiemment sa confession.