How is the word pénaliser translated from French to English

Rendre les choses plus difficiles, mettre en position défavorable.

Making something harder or putting at a disadvantage.

verb
English translation
handicapping

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  • Une mauvaise connexion pénalise les écoles rurales. Poor internet is handicapping rural schools.

  • Le handicap rend la course plus équitable pour tous. Handicapping makes the race fairer for everyone.

  • Les nouveaux frais pénalisent-ils les petits commerces ? Are the new fees handicapping small shops?

  • Le club a changé son système de handicap la saison dernière. The club changed its handicapping system last season.

  • Des outils bon marché pénalisent sans cesse notre équipe de réparation. Cheap tools keep handicapping our repair crew.

  • Comment fonctionne le handicap dans les courses à la voile ? How does handicapping work in sailing races?

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FAQ about “pénaliser”

How is “pénaliser” translated from French?
“pénaliser” translates into English as “handicapping”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pénaliser” mean?
Meaning of “pénaliser”: Rendre les choses plus difficiles, mettre en position défavorable. In English — “handicapping”.
What part of speech is “pénaliser”?
“pénaliser” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “pénaliser”?
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