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apitoyer

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French

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Etymology

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From a- +‎ pitié (pity) +‎ -oyer.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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apitoyer

  1. to make (someone) feel pity for (something)
  2. (reflexive) to feel sorry for

Conjugation

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This verb is part of a large group of -er verbs that conjugate like noyer or ennuyer. These verbs always replace the 'y' with an 'i' before a silent 'e'.

Further reading

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