confession
/kɔ̃.fɛ.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing
confession, admission (of a fault, secret or guilt)
Sa confession a surpris toute la famille.
His confession surprised the whole family.
Synonyms:aveu, admission
2.
nounfeminineSing
confession (the sacrament or act of confessing to a priest in Christian practice)
Il est allé à la confession avant Pâques.
He went to confession before Easter.
Synonyms:sacrement, pénitence
3.
nounfeminineSing
denomination, religious affiliation (e.g., of a particular faith)
Il est de confession juive.
He is of the Jewish faith.
Synonyms:dénomination, religion
