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    Châtiment (en. Punishment)

    /ʃatimɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of punishing someone for a reprehensible act.
    The punishment of the guilty is often necessary to maintain order.
    Le châtiment des coupables est souvent nécessaire pour maintenir l'ordre.
    Negative consequence suffered due to misconduct.
    She received a severe punishment for her behavior.
    Elle a reçu un châtiment sévère pour son comportement.
    Penalty imposed by a judicial authority.
    The punishment for theft can reach several years in prison.
    Le châtiment pour vol peut aller jusqu'à plusieurs années de prison.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to punish', derived from the Latin 'castigare' which means 'to correct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    divine punishment
    Punishment considered as coming from a higher power.
    châtiment divin
    to fear punishment
    To be afraid of the consequences of one's actions.
    craindre le châtiment
    to undergo a punishment
    To experience a punishment.
    subir un châtiment

    Related Words

    to punish
    To inflict a punishment.
    châtier
    corporal punishment
    Punishment inflicted by physical means.
    châtiment corporel
    penalty
    Negative consequence imposed for a reprehensible act.
    punition

    Slang Meanings

    Punch
    He took a punishment when he tried to cheat on the exam.
    Il a pris un châtiment lorsqu'il a essayé de tricher à l'examen.
    Revenge
    He made him pay with a punishment he would never forget.
    Il l'a fait payer avec un châtiment qui ne l'oubliera jamais.