English–French
“imprison” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁne/
Example
Pendant la guerre, ils ont interné des opposants politiques.
During the war, they imprisoned political opponents.
How to say “imprison” in French
“Imprison” in French is interner.
A person behind the doors of a closed institution, unable to leave after an official decision.
Example sentences with interner
Le médecin a dû interner le patient pour observation.
The doctor had to hospitalize the patient for observation.
Tips for using interner
- French interner does not mean to place someone in an internship; it means to confine someone, often for legal or medical reasons.