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punishment in French

punishment in French is punition, châtiment — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.

punishment in French

punition
noun
châtiment
noun
châtiment
noun
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
punition
noun
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
punition
noun
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

What does "punishment" mean?

  1. noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
    "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
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punishment in a sentence

  • The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
  • His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.

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What is "punishment" in French?

"punishment" in French is punition, châtiment. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.

How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?

Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In French, "punishment" is punition, châtiment.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "punishment": punition, châtiment.

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