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penalty

/ˈpɛnəlti/

Translations

penaltynoun

penalties

/ˈpɛnəlti/

pénalitéSens général ; très courant en droit, finance et dans les usages sportifs.

The company faced a hefty penalty for violating environmental regulations.

L’entreprise a écopé d’une lourde pénalité pour avoir enfreint les réglementations environnementales.

penaltyFootball et certains autres sports ; emprunt courant en français.

The striker calmly converted the penalty in the final minute of the match.

L’attaquant a calmement transformé le penalty dans la dernière minute du match.

Additional translations

amendeQuand la pénalité prend la forme d’une somme d’argent à payer.

peineContexte juridique ; met l’accent sur la peine infligée par la loi.

désavantageSens figuré : conséquence défavorable ou inconvénient.

sanctionEmployé surtout pour une punition officielle, administrative ou disciplinaire.

Synonyms

penaltyadjective

/ˈpɛnəlti/

Used attributively before nouns to denote something relating to or serving as a penalty, e.g., "penalty clause".

pénalSurtout en langage juridique ; souvent dans des expressions comme « clause pénale ».

The contract contains a penalty clause that activates if deadlines are missed.

Le contrat contient une clause pénale qui s’applique si les délais ne sont pas respectés.

Synonyms

Definitions

penaltynoun

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

The company faced a hefty penalty for violating environmental regulations.

A disadvantage or unpleasant experience suffered as a result of an action or condition.

The penalty for not studying was a failing grade on the exam.

In sports, a disadvantage imposed on a team or player for breaking the rules.

The team was given a penalty for offside, resulting in a free kick for the opposing team.

A fee or charge imposed as a punishment for late payment or non-compliance.

There is a penalty for late payment of the credit card bill.

In association football (soccer) and some other sports, a kick or shot taken from a designated spot awarded for a foul committed in the penalty area; a penalty kick.

The striker calmly converted the penalty in the final minute of the match.

penaltyadjective

Relating to or constituting a penalty; punitive.

The contract contains a penalty clause that activates if deadlines are missed.