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feminine

/pʁi.zɔ̃/

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Translation

prison, jail

Word origin

From Latin prensio, prensionis, a contracted form of prehensio ('a seizing, an arrest'), from prehendere ('to seize').

Origin: Latin
Root: prehensio
English cognates: prison, comprehend, prehensile

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

cette .

He spent three years in prison over this case.

' tous .

Prison is not the best solution for all crimes.

avocate .

She works as a lawyer on prison cases.

The thief escaped prison thanks to his lawyer.

Cette .

This old prison has become a popular museum.

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This word is part of lesson 9.