French Conversation · Level 126
51 words
French word
sentence
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃tɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounjudgment
Example
Le tribunal a rendu sa sentence hier.
The court handed down its judgment yesterday.
More examples
La famille a contesté la sentence immédiatement.
The family challenged the sentence immediately.
Core concept
An official court decision preserved in writing and carrying the force of enforcement.
Common phrases
annoncer la sentence
announce the sentence
contester la sentence
challenge the sentence
Similar words
jugement: An official decision on an issue in a trial or hearing.
peine: A punishment or fine imposed after a conviction.
condamnation: An official court declaration that someone is guilty.
verdict: A conclusion reached by a jury or hearing.
Definition in French
Décision officielle rendue par un tribunal ou une autorité judiciaire, consignée et susceptible d'exécution.
Word origin
Through Old French, Latin sententia developed into sentence as a term for an officially expressed judgment, especially in legal contexts.
Usage tips
- French sentence refers to a legal ruling, while an ordinary grammatical sentence is usually called une phrase.
Other meanings
- sentencenoun
Opposites
- acquittementacquittalnoun