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    Punir (en. Punish)

    py.niʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To impose an unpleasant consequence on someone due to their actions.
    The teacher had to punish the student for his behavior.
    Le professeur a dû punir l'élève pour son comportement.
    To impose a legal penalty or a disciplinary measure.
    The law provides for strictly punishing offenses.
    La loi prévoit de punir les délits de manière stricte.
    To exercise a form of vengeance or retribution.
    He was punished for betraying his friends' trust.
    Il a été puni pour avoir trahi la confiance de ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'punire', which means 'to strike' or 'to punish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    punish an example
    To sanction someone to show what not to do.
    punir un exemple
    to be punished
    To be subject to a sanction for a wrongful act.
    être puni
    to punish severely
    To impose a strong or harsh punishment.
    punir sévèrement

    Related Words

    punishment
    Action of punishing, inflicted sanction.
    punition
    penalty
    Sanction imposed in case of non-compliance with a rule.
    pénalité
    punishment
    Penalty inflicted for a reprehensible act.
    châtiment

    Slang Meanings

    To annoy someone
    Don't be so harsh, you'll just annoy him by punishing him like that.
    Ne sois pas si sévère, tu vas juste lui casser les pieds en le punissant comme ça.
    To put in the corner
    He was put in the corner for his attitude in class.
    Il a été mis au coin pour son attitude en classe.