sursis

sursis

"Suspension" or "reprieve" (referring to a delay or postponement, often of a punishment).

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.

Le prisonnier a obtenu un sursis pour son comportement exemplaire.

The prisoner received a reprieve for his exemplary behavior.

Here, "sursis" is employed metaphorically to signify a temporary delay or reprieve of an event, giving a sense of relief.

Nous avons reçu un sursis avant le passage de la tempête.

We received a respite before the storm passed.

In this sentence, "sursis" denotes a metaphorical suspension, referring to a cherished delay or pause in time, emphasizing its emotional significance.

Elle considérait cet instant comme un précieux sursis.

She considered this moment as a precious reprieve.