sentence Signification, définition

Signification de sentence en français

• 0 a series of words, including a verb and conveying a whole idea -- phrase [ feminine ]

  • Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Ecrivez trois phrases à propos de votre animal préféré.

• 1 a punishment given to sb in a court of law for having committed a criminal offense -- condamnation [ feminine ]

  • a 10-year prison sentence une peine de 10 ans de prison

  • He received a life sentence for the murder. Il a été condamné à la peine de mort pour ce meurtre.

• 2 to say what sb’s punishment is for having committed a crime -- condamner

  • She was sentenced to life imprisonment. Elle a été condamnée à la prison à perpétuité.

• 3 a number of words forming a complete statement -- phrase

  • ‘I want it’, and ‘Give it to me!’ are sentences.

• 4 a punishment imposed by a law court -- sentence

  • a sentence of three years’ imprisonment

  • He is under sentence of death.

• 5 (usually with to) legal to condemn to a particular punishment -- condamner (à)

  • He was sentenced to life imprisonment.