noun

le remords

remorse

C'est un sentiment de malaise et de tristesse qu’on ressent après avoir fait quelque chose de mal ou après une faute.

The word "remords" in French translates to "remorse" in English. It refers to a feeling of guilt, regret, or remorse about something one has done, particularly if it is perceived as wrong or harmful. This emotional state can arise after a decision or action that contradicts one’s moral values or principles.

Differences between synonyms:

Culpabilité: This translates to "guilt." While "remords" focuses more on the emotional aspect of regret or sorrow for a wrongdoing, "culpabilité" emphasizes the sense of having done something wrong and can imply legal or moral liability.
Regret: Although similar to "remords," "regret" is broader and can refer to sorrow about something that one wishes was different, which may not necessarily involve wrongdoing. For example, one can regret a decision without feeling remorse if the decision didn't violate a moral standard.
Reconnaissance: While not a direct synonym, it translates to "acknowledgment," and can sometimes imply an understanding or acceptance of a past mistake without necessarily embodying the emotional pain associated with "remords."

In summary, "remords" conveys a strong emotional reaction tied closely to guilt and moral wrongdoing, while its synonyms may capture different nuances of regret and acknowledgment.