1. Grammatical Sentence:
- Phrase - This is the most common meaning. It refers to a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
- Example: "Le chat dort sur le tapis" (The cat sleeps on the rug)
2. Judicial Sentence:
- Peine - This refers to the punishment given to someone who has committed a crime.
- Example: "Le juge a prononcé une peine de prison" (The judge pronounced a prison sentence)
3. Sentence (as in a "death sentence"):
- Condamnation à mort - This refers specifically to a sentence of death.
- Example: "Il a été condamné à mort" (He was sentenced to death)
4. Sentence (as in a "life sentence"):
- Condamnation à perpétuité - This refers specifically to a sentence of life imprisonment.
- Example: "Il a été condamné à perpétuité" (He was sentenced to life imprisonment)
To provide a more accurate translation, please provide me with the context in which you are using the word "sentence".