What does pénalisant in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word pénalisant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pénalisant in French.
The word pénalisant in French means detrimental, disadvantageous, penalize, penalize. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word pénalisant
detrimental, disadvantageousadjectif (désavantageux) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Les arrêts maladie sont pénalisants pour le calcul des jours de repos. Sick leave counts against you when days off are calculated. |
penalizeverbe transitif (infliger une punition) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") La loi pénalise les fumeurs dans les lieux publics. The law penalizes those who smoke in public places. |
penalizeverbe transitif (défavoriser) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Cette loi pénalise les petits épargnants. This law puts small savers at a disadvantage. |
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