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reprieved

/rɪˈpriːvd/

/rɪˈprivd/

Translations

reprievedadjective

/rɪˈpriːvd/

/rɪˈprivd/

graciéAu sens juridique : ayant bénéficié d’un report ou d’une suspension de peine.

The reprieved prisoner felt a sense of relief knowing his execution was postponed.

Le prisonnier gracié ressentit un grand soulagement en apprenant que son exécution avait été reportée.

Synonyms

reprieveverb

reprieved

Past Simple

reprieved

Past Simple

reprieved

Past Participle

reprieving

Gerund

/rɪˈpriːv/

/rɪˈpriv/

accorder un répitEmploi général, pour un soulagement ou un délai temporaire.

The unexpected rain reprieved the farmers from the drought conditions.

La pluie inattendue a accordé un répit aux agriculteurs face à la sécheresse.

accorder un sursisSens juridique : retarder l'exécution d'une peine ou d'une sentence.

The governor decided to reprieve the prisoner, granting him a temporary stay of execution.

Le gouverneur a décidé d'accorder un sursis au prisonnier, lui offrant un report temporaire de l'exécution.

Synonyms

reprievedadjective

Having been granted a temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant or difficult.

The reprieved prisoner felt a sense of relief knowing his execution was postponed.

reprieveverb

To delay the impending punishment or sentence of a condemned person.

The governor decided to reprieve the prisoner, granting him a temporary stay of execution.

To relieve temporarily from any evil or trouble.

The unexpected rain reprieved the farmers from the drought conditions.