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    Châtier (en. To punish)

    /ʃa.tje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To punish someone for their actions.
    The judge decided to punish the guilty.
    Le juge a décidé de châtier le coupable.
    To impose a penalty or a punishment.
    They want to punish the cheaters in the game.
    Ils souhaitent châtier les tricheurs dans le jeu.
    To condemn or reprimand rigorously.
    This affront deserves to be punished.
    Cet affront mérite d'être châtié.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cathecare', meaning 'to reprimand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to punish the guilty
    To punish someone who has committed an offense.
    châtier le coupable
    not to punish severely enough
    Not to impose an adequate punishment.
    ne pas châtier assez sévèrement
    exemplary punishment
    A punishment that serves as a lesson to others.
    châtiment exemplaire

    Related Words

    punishment
    Sanction or penalty imposed on someone.
    châtiment
    penalty
    Negative consequence imposed in case of wrongdoing.
    pénalité
    retribution
    Punishment or reward for actions.
    rétribution

    Slang Meanings

    To give someone a harsh punishment for a fault.
    He will give him a punishment he won't forget.
    Il va lui faire un châtiment dont il se souviendra.
    To get into trouble because of one's actions.
    He is well punished for his bad jokes.
    Il est bien châtié pour ses mauvaises blagues.