This is the 525th most frequent French word.
condamné
"Condamné" means "convicted" or "condemned" in English.
This use of 'condamné' also carries a figurative meaning, indicating that something is inevitably destined for an unfavorable outcome.
Les chercheurs ont déclaré que cette espèce était condamnée à l'extinction.
The researchers stated that this species was doomed to extinction.
Here, 'condamné' is used in its legal sense to indicate that someone has been officially sentenced to a punishment by a court.
L'homme accusé de vol a été condamné à cinq ans de prison.
The man accused of theft was sentenced to five years in prison.
In this context, 'condamné' is used figuratively to express feeling trapped or doomed to a certain fate or condition, emphasizing emotional impact.