Report ou annulation officielle d'une peine, notamment d'une exécution.
Official postponement or cancellation of a punishment, especially execution.
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See how the word “grâce” is used in sentences
Le juge a accordé une grâce à l'accusé. — The judge granted a reprieve to the defendant.
Ces vacances sont un répit dont j'avais bien besoin. — This vacation is a much-needed reprieve.
Le juge a décidé de gracier l'accusé une fois de plus. — The judge decided to reprieve the defendant once again.
Y a-t-il une chance d'obtenir une grâce aujourd'hui ? — Is there any chance of a reprieve today?
Peut-on avoir un répit dans les tâches aujourd'hui ? — Can we have a reprieve from the tasks today?
Peux-tu me gracier de cette punition ? — Can you reprieve my punishment for this offense?
Nous espérons tous une grâce de dernière minute. — We all hope for a last-minute reprieve.
J'apprécie le répit pendant les longues réunions. — I enjoy the reprieve during the long meetings.
Ils espéraient que le gouverneur les gracierait bientôt. — They hoped the governor would reprieve them soon.
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