English–French

“reprieve” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/syʁsi/

Example

On lui a accordé un sursis.

He was granted a reprieve.

Illustration for sursis (reprieve)

How to say “reprieve” in French

“Reprieve” in French is sursis.

An authorized delay that keeps a punishment or ruling from taking effect immediately.

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

Example sentences with sursis

Il a été condamné à une peine avec sursis.

He was sentenced, with the sentence suspended.

Tips for using sursis

  • In sursis, the final s is pronounced, so the word sounds like /syʁ.si/.

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