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/pʁi.zɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
prison
jail
Il a passé trois ans en prison pour vol.
He spent three years in prison for theft.
Synonyms:maison d'arrêt, centre pénitentiaire, taule
2.
nounfeminine
confinement
figurative prison (situation that feels oppressive or restricting)
Ce bureau sans fenêtres est une vraie prison.
This windowless office is a real prison.
Synonyms:enfermement, cage
Notes
GENERAL INFO
*Prison* is a feminine noun meaning "prison" or "jail."
USAGE
It's commonly used to describe the institution or state of incarceration: "aller en prison" (to go to prison), "être en prison" (to be in prison), "sortir de prison" (to get out of prison).
TRAPS
While similar to English "prison," remember it is a feminine noun: *la prison*. Do not confuse it with "prisonnier" (prisoner, masculine noun).