English–French

“correctional” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/penitɑ̃sjɛʁ/

Example

Le centre pénitentiaire est fermé au public.

The correctional facility is closed to the public.

Illustration for pénitentiaire (correctional)

How to say “correctional” in French

“Correctional” in French is pénitentiaire.

The institutional world of prisons, including detention facilities and rehabilitation measures.

Full entry for pénitentiaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pénitentiaire

Le gardien pénitentiaire a accompagné les visiteurs.

The prison guard accompanied the visitors.

Tips for using pénitentiaire

  • Pénitentiaire usually modifies an institutional noun, as in établissement pénitentiaire, rather than serving as an everyday synonym for prison.

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