pénitencier

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.

Dans le livre, il raconte la vie difficile à l'intérieur d'un pénitencier.

In the book, he narrates the harsh life inside a penitentiary.