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punishable in French

punishable in French is punissable, passible — punishable means deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law.

punishable in French

punissable
adj
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
passible
adj
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

What does "punishable" mean?

  1. adj Deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law.
    "Driving through a red light is punishable by a fine in most places."
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punishable in a sentence

  • Driving through a red light is punishable by a fine in most places.
  • Is cheating on the exam a punishable offense at your school?

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What is "punishable" in French?
"punishable" in French is punissable, passible. punishable means: Deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law.
How do you use "punishable" in a sentence?
Example: "Driving through a red light is punishable by a fine in most places." In French, "punishable" is punissable, passible.
Are there other ways to say "punishable" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "punishable": punissable, passible.
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