English–French
“prison” in French
How to say “prison” in French
“Prison” in French is prison.
A locked institution that keeps people inside while the law removes their freedom.
Example sentences with prison
La chanteuse a été condamnée et est allée en prison.
The singer was convicted and went to prison.
Tips for using prison
- Être en prison means to be imprisoned, while être à la prison usually places someone at the prison as a location.
Other French words for “prison”
Le système carcéral a besoin de réformes.
The prison system needs reforms.