confinement

In a sentence

• Le confinement a été instauré pour limiter la propagation du virus.

  The lockdown was imposed to limit the spread of the virus.

  Here, 'confinement' refers to measures restricting movement for health and safety reasons.

• Son confinement périodique dans sa chambre lui permet de se concentrer sur ses études.

  His periodic confinement in his room allows him to focus on his studies.

  In this sentence, 'confinement' describes voluntary seclusion to achieve a goal, emphasizing a spatial and activity-related restriction.

• La prévenue raconte son expérience de confinement en prison lors du procès.

  The defendant recounts her experience of imprisonment during the trial.

  Here, 'confinement' indicates imprisonment or detention, referring to physical restriction as part of legal consequences.