Word
la peine
Meaning
the sentence (punishment)
Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
Course
Usages of la peine
S'ils l'avaient condamné, la peine aurait été terrible.
If they had convicted him, the sentence would have been terrible.
Est-ce que le juge aurait diminué la peine si la défense avait parlé ?
Would the judge have reduced the sentence if the defense had spoken?
Celui-ci aurait refusé le procès s'il avait connu la peine.
This one would have refused the trial if he had known the sentence.