No. 1,388 in French
sursis
"Suspension" or "reprieve" (referring to a delay or postponement, often of a punishment).
In a sentence
Le prisonnier a obtenu un sursis pour son comportement exemplaire.
The prisoner received a reprieve for his exemplary behavior.
In this sentence, "sursis" is used in the context of law to describe a suspension of a penalty or judgment, typically referring to a legal reprieve or delay.
Nous avons reçu un sursis avant le passage de la tempête.
We received a respite before the storm passed.
Here, "sursis" is employed metaphorically to signify a temporary delay or reprieve of an event, giving a sense of relief.
Elle considérait cet instant comme un précieux sursis.
She considered this moment as a precious reprieve.
In this sentence, "sursis" denotes a metaphorical suspension, referring to a cherished delay or pause in time, emphasizing its emotional significance.
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