amnesty in French
amnesty in French is amnistie, amnistier — amnesty means an official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.
amnesty in French
amnistie
amnistier
(transitive) To grant a pardon (to a group).
What does "amnesty" mean?
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noun An official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.
"The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons."
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verb To officially grant a pardon to a person or group.
"The president chose to amnesty the low-level offenders."
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amnesty in a sentence
- The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons.
- Thousands of undocumented workers applied under the new amnesty program.
- The president chose to amnesty the low-level offenders.
- The new leader promised to amnesty prisoners held for peaceful protest.
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What is "amnesty" in French?
"amnesty" in French is amnistie, amnistier. amnesty means: An official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.
How do you use "amnesty" in a sentence?
Example: "The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons." In French, "amnesty" is amnistie, amnistier.
Are there other ways to say "amnesty" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "amnesty": amnistie, amnistier.
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