French translation of banishing is 
bannissement

Meaning of "banishing" in English

"Banishing" refers to the act of forcing someone or something to leave a place permanently. It is often used in a context where someone is officially commanded to depart from a community or area, typically for punishment or protection reasons. The term can also apply to thoughts or feelings being pushed away intentionally from one's mind, suggesting a desire to remove something undesirable or harmful. Whether concerning physical removal or mental exclusion, banishing often carries a sense of finality and exclusion.

Meaning of "bannissement" in French

In French, "bannissement" denotes the formal act of expelling someone from a place, typically as a punitive measure. This can refer to both the literal expulsion of an individual from a geographical area and the metaphorical removal of ideas or practices deemed unsuitable. The concept is deeply rooted in historical and legal contexts, where banishment served as a societal tool for maintaining order. As in English, "bannissement" can also describe a mental or emotional distancing from negative influences or thoughts.

Pronunciation of "banishing" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "banishing" may vary slightly between American and British English, with differences in accent and intonation but maintaining the phonetic elements uniformly.

Pronunciation of "bannissement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /banisᵐɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: "Bannissement" is consistently pronounced across different French-speaking regions, but slight variations in the accent may occur, primarily in terms of intonation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Banishing negative thoughts is essential for maintaining mental health.
   (Bannir les pensées négatives est essentiel pour maintenir une bonne santé mentale.)

2. The community decided on banishing him after multiple offenses.
   (La communauté a décidé de le bannir après plusieurs délits.)

3. She found peace by banishing distractions during work hours.
   (Elle a trouvé la paix en bannissant les distractions durant ses heures de travail.)

4. Banishing fear from his mind, he stepped onto the stage.
   (Bannissant la peur de son esprit, il est monté sur scène.)

5. The king ordered the banishing of the traitors from the kingdom.
   (Le roi ordonna le bannissement des traîtres du royaume.)

6. Banishing unhealthy habits takes time and perseverance.
   (Bannir les habitudes malsaines demande du temps et de la persévérance.)

7. They discussed the consequences of banishing traditional practices.
   (Ils ont discuté des conséquences du bannissement des pratiques traditionnelles.)

8. Banishing poverty is a goal for many global organizations.
   (Bannir la pauvreté est un objectif pour de nombreuses organisations mondiales.)

9. The spell in the story was capable of banishing evil spirits.
   (Le sort dans l'histoire pouvait bannir les esprits maléfiques.)

10. Banishing old resentments helped strengthen their relationship.
    (Bannir les vieilles rancunes a aidé à renforcer leur relation.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "banishing" in English

Synonyms: expelling, exiling, excluding, ejecting, ousting, deporting, removing, dismissing, eradicating, eliminating.

Antonyms: welcoming, including, embracing, accepting, admitting, inviting, retaining, keeping, receiving, accommodating.

Similar Words: driving out, casting out, dispelling, purging, dissociating, relegating, abolishing, annihilating, ban, proscribing.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "bannissement" in French

Synonyms: expulsion, exil, exclusion, éloignement, retrait, suppression, renvoi, éloignement, ostracisme, proscription.

Antonyms: accueil, inclusion, acceptation, embrassement, intégration, admission, réception, hébergement, soutien, protection.

Similar Words: éviction, rejet, élimination, éloignement, renonciation, déportation, interdiction, répudiation, séparation, abrogation.

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