sympathetic
US /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet̬.ɪk/
1.
compatissant, sympathique
feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
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She was very sympathetic when I told her about my loss.
Elle était très compatissante quand je lui ai parlé de ma perte.
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He gave me a sympathetic look.
Il me lança un regard compatissant.
2.
favorable, sympathique
having or showing support for or approval of something
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The public was generally sympathetic to the cause.
Le public était généralement favorable à la cause.
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He has always been sympathetic to environmental issues.
Il a toujours été favorable aux questions environnementales.