This is the 11122nd most frequent French word.
prisonnier
"Prisonnier" means "prisoner" or "captive" in English.
Describes an individual detained and held in custody.
Le prisonnier attend son procès avec impatience.
The prisoner awaits his trial eagerly.
Metaphorical usage to express feeling trapped.
Elle se sent prisonnière de sa routine quotidienne.
She feels imprisoned by her daily routine.
Refers to a person who has been incarcerated and is now freed.