English–French
“imprisonment” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeklyzjɔ̃/
Example
Pour ce vol, il risque la réclusion.
For this theft, he risks imprisonment.
How to say “imprisonment” in French
“Imprisonment” in French is réclusion.
A convicted person placed behind institutional walls by a court, with freedom legally withdrawn.
Example sentences with réclusion
La crainte de la réclusion incite certains à coopérer avec la police.
The fear of incarceration encourages some people to cooperate with the police.
Tips for using réclusion
- In legal language, réclusion often occurs in réclusion criminelle, while prison and incarcération are broader terms used in ordinary contexts.
Other French words for “imprisonment”
L'emprisonnement est une peine sévère.
Imprisonment is a severe punishment.