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
confession - French Definition & Examples