punishment
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ nom B1En français : punition, châtiment
- The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after. · The naughty children were given a punishment by their teachers.
- A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime. · a light punishment· a harsh punishment
- A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
- Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling. · a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment
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Dans la bibliothèque
Baloo did not wish to bring Mowgli into any more trouble, but he could not tamper with the Law, so he mumbled: “Sorrow never stays punishment.
One of the beauties of Jungle Law is that punishment settles all scores.
No, some other method of punishment must be found to bring Anne to a proper realization of the enormity of her offense.
You were rude and saucy and”--Marilla had a saving inspiration of punishment--“you must go to her and tell her you are very sorry for your bad temper and ask her to forgive you.”
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