No. 11,122 in French

prisonnier

"Prisonnier" means "prisoner" or "captive" in English.

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Le prisonnier attend son procès avec impatience.
The prisoner awaits his trial eagerly.
Describes an individual detained and held in custody.
Elle se sent prisonnière de sa routine quotidienne.
She feels imprisoned by her daily routine.
Metaphorical usage to express feeling trapped.
Ils ont libéré un prisonnier après dix ans.
They released a prisoner after ten years.
Refers to a person who has been incarcerated and is now freed.

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