This is the 4930th most frequent French word.
sentence
The French word "sentence" means "maxim" or "moral saying" in English.
Here, 'sentence' refers to the decision or punishment given by a judge in a legal context.
La sentence du juge était clémente.
The judge's sentence was lenient.
In this context, 'sentence' translates to 'phrase' in French and is used to mean a string of words making a meaningful statement.
Apprendre une nouvelle phrase peut améliorer ta connaissance de la langue.
Learning a new sentence can improve your knowledge of the language.
Here, 'sentence' is used in the context of writing, referring to a grammatical string of words expressing a complete thought.