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    Punie (en. Punished)

    /py.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies a person or child who has been reprimanded or sanctioned.
    The punished student understood her mistake.
    L'élève punie a compris son erreur.
    Describes a situation where a sanction is applied.
    She was punished for being late.
    Elle a été punie pour avoir été en retard.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'punir' which comes from the Latin 'punire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    punished at school
    Refers to a student who has been sanctioned for inappropriate behavior.
    punie à l'école
    punished by her parents
    Refers to a child who receives a punishment from their parents.
    punie par ses parents
    to be punished for a mischief
    Refers to the sanction of an immature or irresponsible action.
    être punie pour une bêtise

    Related Words

    punishment
    Act of punishing, sanction imposed on someone.
    punition
    to punish
    To impose a sanction on someone following a reprehensible act.
    punir
    punishment
    Severe sanction imposed for a transgression.
    châtiment

    Slang Meanings

    Being sent to the corner
    He was sent to the corner because he was talking in class.
    Il a été mis au coin parce qu'il parlait en classe.
    Pouting
    She has been pouting since she was punished.
    Elle fait la tête depuis qu'elle a été punie.