Sympathetic in French
In French
compatissant
Definition
Definition in EnglishShowing understanding and care for someone who has difficulties or is suffering.
Definition in FrenchQui comprend les difficultés des autres et leur montre de l'attention.
Example sentences
Mon patron a été compréhensif quand je lui ai expliqué mes problèmes de famille.
My boss was sympathetic when I explained my family problems.
Elle m'a adressé un sourire compatissant quand je lui ai annoncé la mauvaise nouvelle.
She gave me a sympathetic smile when I told her the bad news.