la condamnation
conviction · sentence
The French word "condamnation" primarily means condemnation or conviction.
Meanings:
- Legal context: It refers to the act of legally declaring someone guilty and sentencing them to a punishment. For example, "sa condamnation à cinq ans de prison" means "his conviction/ sentence to five years in prison."
- Moral or general context: It can signify strong disapproval or censure of an act or behavior, e.g., "la condamnation de la violence" ("the condemnation of violence").
Synonyms and nuances:
- Sentence (peine): More specifically refers to the punishment given (a prison sentence or fine), whereas "condamnation" is the act or legal decision itself.
- Réprobation: Typically means disapproval or moral condemnation but doesn't have the legal connotation.
- Censure: Often refers to formal criticism, sometimes used in politics or institutions, but not necessarily legal.
- Verdict: Refers to the decision of guilt or innocence but doesn’t directly mean "condemnation," which implies guilt.
In summary, "condamnation" mostly applies to legal sentencing or strong moral disapproval, with a stronger emphasis on the act of declaring guilt or criticizing an act.
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Examples
La condamnation arrive après le jugement.noun
The conviction comes after the judgment.
La condamnation prononcée surprend quelques personnes dans la salle.noun
The sentence pronounced surprises some people in the room.
Les condamnations pour fraude ont choqué la population.noun
The convictions for fraud shocked the population.
Sa condamnation a été réduite grâce aux nouvelles preuves.noun
His conviction was reduced thanks to the new evidence.
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