bail in French
bail in French is caution, anse, liberté sous caution — bail means a sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
bail in French
caution
anse
A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
liberté sous caution
(legal, UK) Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
libération sous caution
(legal, UK) Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
écope
A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
écoper
To set free; to deliver; to release.
What does "bail" mean?
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noun A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
"She was released on bail until her trial next month."
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verb To scoop water out of a boat.
"Grab a bucket and start bailing before the boat sinks!"
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verb To leave abruptly or back out of a plan.
"Please don't bail on me again, because I really need your help."
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bail in a sentence
- She was released on bail until her trial next month.
- The judge set bail at ten thousand dollars.
- Grab a bucket and start bailing before the boat sinks!
- We bailed water for an hour until the rain stopped.
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What is "bail" in French?
"bail" in French is caution, anse, liberté sous caution. bail means: A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
How do you use "bail" in a sentence?
Example: "She was released on bail until her trial next month." In French, "bail" is caution, anse, liberté sous caution.
Are there other ways to say "bail" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "bail": caution, anse, liberté sous caution, libération sous caution, écope, écoper.
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