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imprison in French

imprison in French is emprisonner, mettre en prison — imprison means to put someone in prison, or to confine them against their will.

imprison in French

emprisonner
verb
(transitive) To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.
mettre en prison
verb
(transitive) To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.

What does "imprison" mean?

  1. verb To put someone in prison, or to confine them against their will.
    "He was imprisoned for fraud after a lengthy trial."
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imprison in a sentence

  • He was imprisoned for fraud after a lengthy trial.
  • The activists were imprisoned for protesting peacefully.

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What is "imprison" in French?

"imprison" in French is emprisonner, mettre en prison. imprison means: To put someone in prison, or to confine them against their will.

How do you use "imprison" in a sentence?

Example: "He was imprisoned for fraud after a lengthy trial." In French, "imprison" is emprisonner, mettre en prison.

Are there other ways to say "imprison" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "imprison": emprisonner, mettre en prison.

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