What does sous peine de in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word sous peine de in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sous peine de in French.

The word sous peine de in French means or be subject to, on pain of death, on penalty of death, under threat of prosecution, subject to sanctions, subject to penalties. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sous peine de

or be subject to

(qui peut entraîner [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le propriétaire devra réaliser la mise aux normes sous peine d'une amende de 1000 €.

on pain of death, on penalty of death

(qui peut entraîner la mort)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

under threat of prosecution

locution adverbiale (pouvant conduire au tribunal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

subject to sanctions, subject to penalties

locution adverbiale (qui peut donner lieu à sanction)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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