reprieve in French
reprieve in French is sursis, grâce, accorder un sursis — reprieve means to cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
reprieve in French
sursis
grâce
accorder un sursis
(transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
What does "reprieve" mean?
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verb To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
"The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution."
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verb To give someone temporary relief from something difficult or unwanted.
"The rain reprieved the firefighters after days of brutal heat."
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noun A cancellation or postponement of a punishment, or more generally, temporary relief from something unpleasant.
"The factory workers got a last-minute reprieve when the closure was postponed."
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reprieve in a sentence
- The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution.
- The rain reprieved the firefighters after days of brutal heat.
- The factory workers got a last-minute reprieve when the closure was postponed.
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What is "reprieve" in French?
"reprieve" in French is sursis, grâce, accorder un sursis. reprieve means: To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
How do you use "reprieve" in a sentence?
Example: "The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution." In French, "reprieve" is sursis, grâce, accorder un sursis.
Are there other ways to say "reprieve" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "reprieve": sursis, grâce, accorder un sursis.
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