verb🔗ShareChâtier, corriger, réprimanderTo punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate."The teacher had to chasten the students for talking during the exam, hoping it would make them more respectful of the rules in the future. "Le professeur a dû châtier les élèves pour avoir parlé pendant l'examen, espérant que cela les rendrait plus respectueux des règles à l'avenir.moralcharacterattitudeactionmindvaluephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChâtier, purifierTo make chaste; to purify."The strict rules of the monastery helped to chasten the young man's wild behavior. "Les règles strictes du monastère ont aidé à purifier le comportement sauvage du jeune homme.moralreligioncharactersoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChâtier, réprimander, disciplinerTo punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline."The teacher chastened the student for plagiarizing their essay, hoping to teach them the importance of original work. "Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour avoir plagié son essai, espérant lui enseigner l'importance du travail original.moralcharacterattitudeactioneducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChâtier, réprimander, modérerTo render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate."The scolding from his teacher chastened Mark, and he didn't talk back again in class. "moralcharactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
