This is the 3163rd most frequent French word.
pénitentiaire
Related to prisons or the penal system; penitentiary.
In this sentence, 'pénitentiaire' is used as an adjective modifying 'system', indicating the context related to prisons or correctional facilities.
Les défis du système pénitentiaire sont nombreux.
The challenges of the penitentiary system are numerous.
Here, 'pénitentiaire' is used to describe the field of work, specifically relating to roles and activities associated with correctional institutions.
Elle a décidé de poursuivre une carrière dans le domaine pénitentiaire.
She decided to pursue a career in the penitentiary field.
In this example, 'pénitentiaire' is describing the type of facility, specifying that it is related to corrections or imprisonment.