le condamné
block · convict · doomed · convicted
Condamné is a French adjective and noun derived from the verb condamner, meaning "to condemn" or "to sentence."
Meaning
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As an adjective:
- It describes someone who has been sentenced or condemned by a court of law, typically to a punishment such as imprisonment.
- Example: Un prisonnier condamné à dix ans de prison—"A prisoner sentenced to ten years in prison."
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As a noun:
- It refers to a convicted person or someone who has been condemned (usually in a legal sense).
- Example: Le condamné attend l'appel final—"The convicted person awaits the final appeal."
Word Formation
- Root verb: condenner (to condemn, to sentence).
- Past participle form used as adjective and noun: condamné (masculine singular). The feminine form is condamnée.
Synonyms
- Détenu (detainee, inmate)
- Inculpé (charged, accused)
- Coupable (guilty)
- Prisonnier (prisoner)
- Sentencé (sentenced)
Antonyms
- Acquitté (acquitted)
- Libre (free)
- Innocent (innocent)
In summary, condamné primarily describes a person who has been legally judged guilty and sentenced to punishment, especially imprisonment.
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Examples
Les issues condamnées empêchaient l'accès aux escaliers.adjective
The blocked exits prevented access to the stairs.
Les condamnés ont travaillé plusieurs heures dans le silence.noun
The convicts worked for several hours in silence.
Le vieux bâtiment est condamné à disparaître bientôt.adjective
The old building is doomed to disappear soon.
Le voleur condamné regrette son geste.adjective
The convicted thief regrets what he did.
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