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.