How the word "punir" is translated into English
Il ne faut pas punir un enfant sans explication.
[il nə fo pa pyniʁ ɛ̃n‿ ɑ̃fɑ̃ sɑ̃z‿ ɛksplikasjɔ̃.]
You shouldn't punish a child without an explanation.
La maîtresse a puni Lucas parce qu'il trichait.
[la mɛtʁɛs‿ a pyni lyka paʁsə kil tʁiʃɛ.]
The teacher punished Lucas because he was cheating.
Si tu mens encore, je te punirai !
[si ty mɛn‿ ɑ̃kɔʁ, ʒə tə pyniʁe !]
If you lie again, I will punish you!
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