incarcérer

Incarcérer is a French verb that means "to incarcerate" or "to imprison." It is derived from the Latin word "incarcerare," which means "to lock up" or "to confine." The verb is used to describe the act of confining a person within a secure facility, such as a prison or jail, for a specific period of time. The term can also refer to the state of being incarcerated, as in "être incarcéré," which means "to be imprisoned."

The verb "incarcérer" is typically used in legal contexts, such as when describing the sentencing of a criminal or the detention of a suspect. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to the confinement of individuals in various types of institutions, such as mental hospitals or detention centers.

In French law, the term "incarcération" is often used to describe the period of time that a person spends in prison or jail. This period can be determined by a court sentence or by administrative measures, such as detention pending trial. The conditions of incarceration can vary depending on the type of facility and the specific circumstances of the individual.

The verb "incarcérer" is a regular -er verb in French, meaning that its past participle is "incarcéré" and its present participle is "incarcérant." It is used in both the active and passive voice, depending on the context. For example, "Le juge a incarcéré le criminel pour cinq ans" means "The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years," while "Le criminel a été incarcéré pour cinq ans" means "The criminal was imprisoned for five years."