Translation of "punish" into French

punir, châtier, sanctionner are the top translations of "punish" into French.

punish verb grammar

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action. [..]

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  • punir

    verb

    to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct [..]

    Were we to do such a thing, we should be punished.

    Si nous faisions une chose pareille, nous serions punis.

  • châtier

    verb

    to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct [..]

    Opponents of the authoritarian regime were persecuted and violently punished, often by death.

    Les opposants au régime autoritaire étaient persécutés et violemment châtiés, souvent par la mort.

  • sanctionner

    verb

    Administrer une action disciplinaire.

    Attempting to commit such crimes is also punishable.

    La tentative de commettre de tels crimes est également sanctionnée.

  • Less frequent translations

    • pénaliser
    • réprimer
    • sévir
    • concentrer
    • condamner
    • corriger
    • malmener
    • maltraiter
    • souffrir
    • fouetter
    • chatier

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