French Word · Intermediate
centrouse
a prison for inmates with long-term sentences
Pronunciation: /sɑ̃.tʁuz/
Meaning
a prison for inmates with long-term sentences
Example
...j'ai été pigé et sapé à cinq berges de centrouse, malade pendant une longe, j'ai fait la cavale.
...I was caught & sentenced to five years in the big house, [I was] sick for a year, I ran away.
Practice tips
- Practice centrouse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.