IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Châtiment

a sealed room or chamber where poisonous gas is introduced to execute condemned individuals, typically used as a method of capital punishment

espace clos utilisé pour l'exécution de prisonniers par gaz toxique

to execute or punish someone by throwing stones at them

lapider quelqu'un

to cause severe damage or harm

mutiler

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

incarcérer

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

perdre

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

contre-attaquer

to beat someone harshly using a rod or whip

fouetter quelqu'un

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

châtiment corporel

the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons

régime cellulaire

a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head

guillotine

a severe punishment for a serious crime that someone has committed

châtiment

a monetary amount paid to someone as compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused by someone else's wrongdoing, criminal behavior, or negligence

restitution

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

directeur de la prison

the formal act of sending a person to a mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, often following legal proceedings

internement

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

retenue

a group of individuals, typically soldiers or law enforcement officers, designated to carry out a military or legal execution by firing bullets at a condemned person simultaneously

groupe de soldats qui tirent sur un condamné

to release a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, subject to certain conditions and under the supervision of a parole officer

mettre en liberté sur parole

to kill someone without legal approval

lyncher

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

confisquer

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

sursis

‌a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment

bourreau