sentence

phrase

Ensemble de mots exprimant une idée complète, généralement terminé par un point ou un point d’interrogation.

En anglais simple : A group of words that expresses a complete thought, usually ending with a full stop or question mark.

• Write a short sentence.
• The paragraph contains five sentences.
• Can you explain the last sentence?

Expressions courantes : write a sentence, complete sentence, short sentence, simple sentence

peine, condamnation

Punition décidée par un juge pour une personne qui a commis une infraction.

En anglais simple : A punishment that a judge gives someone who has committed a crime.

• The judge gave him a short sentence.
• She is serving a five-year sentence.
• He appealed against his sentence.

Comment l'utiliser : a sentence for something (He received a prison sentence for robbery.)

Synonymes : punishment

Expressions courantes : prison sentence, life sentence, serve a sentence

condamner

Décider, en tant que juge, de la punition infligée à quelqu’un pour une infraction.

En anglais simple : If a judge does this, they decide what punishment someone receives for a crime.

• The judge sentenced the thief.
• He was sentenced to ten years in prison.
• The court will sentence her next week.

Comment l'utiliser : sentence someone to something (The judge sentenced him to six months in prison.); sentence someone for something (They sentenced her for stealing money.)

Synonymes : condemn

Expressions courantes : sentence someone to something, sentence a prisoner