English to French Meaning of jail - prison

Jail :

prison

noun

prison, pénitencier, accouchement, choquer, taule, contrainte, poste de garde, objectif

verb

prison, emmurer

Jail :: prisonJailed :: emprisonnéJailing :: emprisonnementJails :: prisons

← Jaguar

jailer →

Share This

Definitions of jail in English

Noun(1) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence
Verb(1) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Examples of jail in English

(1) At my hearing, I was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in a maximum security jail .(2) A violent escaped prisoner is still on the run more than three months after fleeing jail .(3) Breach of the ASBO could result in a fine of up to Ôö¼├║5,000 or detention or jail up to five years.(4) a jail sentence(5) Brian Irlam, defending, said Cooper had been out of jail for a few months and this was his first blemish.(6) Judge Marie Catterson sentenced Prentice to seven months' jail , suspended for two years.(7) Just because the offender is frightened of jail , that is no reason to lessen his penalty.(8) she was sentenced to three months' jail(9) With 89 convictions to his name, he had only been out of jail for two months at the time of the fatal collision.(10) The court heard he had been released from jail a month or so before the raid.(11) The fact that you might go to jail is a big deterrent factor for some, but not others.(12) he spent 15 years in jail(13) The pair are now in detention, facing jail for desertion or, at best, a stint at a different regiment.(14) After making the ASBO, magistrates warned Thompson she faced jail if she breached the order.(15) As far as Ms Parry is aware, her brother was released from jail sometime over the weekend under parole.(16) One guy was an innocent bystander and was arrested and threatened with jail for 7 months.

Related Phrases of jail

(1) go to jail ::

aller en prison

(2) jail cell ::

cellule de prison

(3) jail sentence ::

peine de prison

(4) put in jail ::

mettre en prison

(5) jail house ::

maison de prison

(6) prison jail ::

geôle de prison

Related Phrases of jail

(1) go to jail ::

aller en prison

(2) jail cell ::

cellule de prison

(3) jail sentence ::

peine de prison

(4) put in jail ::

mettre en prison

(5) jail house ::

maison de prison

(6) prison jail ::

geôle de prison

Synonyms

Noun

1. prison ::

prison

2. penitentiary ::

pénitencier

3. penal institution ::

institution pénale

4. lockup ::

prison

5. detention center ::

centre de détention

6. jailhouse ::

Jailhouse

7. stockade ::

palissade

8. correctional facility ::

maison de correction

9. reformatory ::

maison de correction

10. reform school ::

Réformer l'école

11. clink ::

choquer

12. slammer ::

prison

13. big house ::

grande maison

14. jug ::

cruche

15. brig ::

brick

16. can ::

pouvez

17. pen ::

stylo

18. hoosegow ::

hoosegow

19. skookum house ::

maison skookum

21. cage ::

cage

22. slam ::

claquer

23. pokey ::

taule

Verb

24. imprison ::

emprisonner

25. put in prison ::

Mis en prison

26. send to prison ::

mettre en prison

27. incarcerate ::

incarcérer

29. put away ::

ranger

30. intern ::

interne

31. detain ::

détenir

33. put into detention ::

mis en détention

34. put behind bars ::

mettre derrière les barreaux

35. put inside ::

mettre dedans

Different Forms

jail, jailed, jailing, jails

Word Example from TV Shows

He had to spend the entire afternoon in JAIL wearing that suit.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

$They will find her.\NWe will go to jail, Justino.$

They will find her.
We will go to JAIL, Justino.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8

If I'm going to JAIL, I'm killing him, not breaking his thumb.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 14

My last 10 witnesses died in JAIL, remember?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 12

He was supposed to meet you the other day, but he kind of ended up in JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

Examples of jail from TV Shows

He had to spend the entire afternoon in JAIL wearing that suit.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

$They will find her.\NWe will go to jail, Justino.$

They will find her.
We will go to JAIL, Justino.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 8

If I'm going to JAIL, I'm killing him, not breaking his thumb.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 14

My last 10 witnesses died in JAIL, remember?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 12

He was supposed to meet you the other day, but he kind of ended up in JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

English to French Dictionary: jail

Meaning and definitions of jail, translation in French language for jail with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of jail in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'jail'

What jail means in French, jail meaning in French, jail definition, examples and pronunciation of jail in French language.

English to French Dictionary: jail

Meaning and definitions of jail, translation in French language for jail with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of jail in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'jail'

What jail means in French, jail meaning in French, jail definition, examples and pronunciation of jail in French language.