This is the 11255th most frequent French word.
pénitencier
Penitentiary; prison.
Here, 'pénitencier' is used to denote a physical correctional facility where prisoners serve their sentences.
Le pénitencier est situé à la périphérie de la ville.
The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city.
In this sentence, 'pénitencier' is mentioned in the context of a place of interest for educational purposes.
Lorsqu'il était jeune, il a visité un pénitencier lors d'une excursion scolaire.
When he was young, he visited a penitentiary during a school trip.
Here, 'pénitencier' is presented as the setting for a narrative describing the experiences of inmates within such a facility.