punition

/py.ni.sjɔ̃/

nounfeminineSing

punishment

penalty

disciplinary action

À l'école, s'il triche, il risque une punition.

At school, if he cheats, he risks a punishment.

Synonyms:châtiment, sanction, peine, retenue

nounfeminineSing

ordeal

tough experience

something very unpleasant

Ce trajet en métro bondé, c'est une vraie punition.

That crowded metro ride is a real ordeal.

Synonyms:calvaire, supplice, galère, épreuve