How is the word pénalité translated from French to English

English translation
penalty
noun

Punition prévue pour avoir enfreint une règle ou une loi.

A punishment for breaking a rule or a law.

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  • Une pénalité est prévue en cas de retard de paiement. — There is a penalty for late payment.

  • Quelle est l'amende pour stationner ici ? — What is the penalty for parking here?

  • Les pénalités pour retour tardif ont doublé l'an dernier. — Penalties for late returns doubled last year.

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