/kɔ̃.dɑ.ne/
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Translation
to sentence, to condemn
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Word origin
From Latin condemnare, from the intensive con- and damnare ('to inflict loss on, to condemn'), from damnum ('damage, loss'). The m in the French spelling is silent.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- condemnare
- English cognates
- condemn, damn, damage
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | condamne | condamnais | condamnai | condamnerai | condamnerais |
| tu | condamnes | condamnais | condamnas | condamneras | condamnerais |
| il/elle | condamne | condamnait | condamna | condamnera | condamnerait |
| nous | condamnons | condamnions | condamnâmes | condamnerons | condamnerions |
| vous | condamnez | condamniez | condamnâtes | condamnerez | condamneriez |
| ils/elles | condamnent | condamnaient | condamnèrent | condamneront | condamneraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | condamne | condamnasse |
| tu | condamnes | condamnasses |
| il/elle | condamne | condamnât |
| nous | condamnions | condamnassions |
| vous | condamniez | condamnassiez |
| ils/elles | condamnent | condamnassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | condamne |
| nous | condamnons |
| vous | condamnez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- condamnant
- Past participle
- condamné · condamnée · condamnés · condamnées
Examples
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The court sentenced him to five years in prison.
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Several countries condemned that decision.
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She was fined a thousand euros.
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The attic door has been sealed up for years.
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I do not condemn anyone without knowing the facts.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 3: condamner, ombre, placer and 7 more words.