French Conversation · Level 66
60 words
French word
punition
Pronunciation
IPA/pynisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpunishment
Example
Tu vas recevoir une punition.
You're going to receive a punishment.
More examples
Si tu continues, tu risques une punition.
If you keep going, you risk punishment.
Core concept
A disciplinary measure placed on someone for failing to follow a rule or duty.
Common phrases
recevoir une punition
receive punishment
échapper à la punition
escape a punishment
Similar words
réprimande: The act of verbally criticizing or scolding someone for misconduct.
retenue: An after-school detention assigned as a punishment.
sanction: An official disciplinary measure imposed by an organization for a rule violation.
Definition in French
Désigne une peine infligée pour une faute ou un manquement, souvent employé dans un contexte disciplinaire plutôt que pénal.
Word origin
Punition continues Latin punitio through the French verb punir, with the suffix -tion marking the resulting act or measure.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses punition for school or family discipline, while peine or sanction is usually more suitable for a criminal sentence or official penalty.