Translation meaning & definition of the word "punishable" into French language

adjective

1. Liable to or deserving punishment

• "Punishable offenses"

synonym:
• punishable

1. Passible ou méritant une peine

• "Infractions punissables"

synonyme:
• punissable

2. Subject to punishment by law

• "A penal offense"

synonym:
• penal
,
• punishable

2. Passible de sanctions légales

• "Une infraction pénale"

synonyme:
• pénal
,
• punissable

Examples of using

Murder is punishable by death.

Le meurtre est passible de la peine capitale.