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reformatory
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/rɪˈfɔːmətəri/
US
/rɪˈfɔrməˌtɔri/
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reformatory
noun
reformatories
pl
UK
/rɪˈfɔː.mə.tər.i/
US
/rɪˈfɔr.məˌtɔr.i/
maison de correction
Établissement pour jeunes délinquants, souvent dans un contexte historique.
The young offender was sent to a reformatory to help him change his behavior.
Le jeune délinquant a été envoyé dans une maison de correction pour l’aider à changer de comportement.
Additional translations
établissement de rééducation
Traduction plus générale ou modernisée selon le contexte.
Synonyms
rehabilitation center
correctional facility
juvenile detention center
reform school
penal institution
reformatory
adjective
more reformatory
Comp.
most reformatory
Super.
UK
/rɪˈfɔːmətəri/
US
/rɪˈfɔrməˌtɔri/
réformateur
Qui vise à améliorer le comportement ou le caractère.
The reformatory measures implemented by the school aimed to improve student conduct.
Les mesures réformatrices mises en place par l’école visaient à améliorer le comportement des élèves.
Additional translations
de rééducation
Se dit d’un établissement ou d’un régime destiné à la rééducation et à la discipline.
Synonyms
rehabilitative
restorative
reformative
corrective
Definitions
reformatory
noun
An institution to which youthful offenders are sent as an alternative to prison; a reform school.
The young offender was sent to a reformatory to help him change his behavior.
reformatory
adjective
Intended or designed to reform or improve someone or something, especially in terms of behavior or character.
The reformatory measures implemented by the school aimed to improve student conduct.
Relating to or characteristic of a reformatory institution.
The reformatory regime emphasized discipline and education.
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