reformatory

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose destiné à réformer ou corriger, en particulier dans un contexte disciplinaire ou éducatif (comme une « maison de correction ») ; souvent rendu par des termes signifiant « correctif », « disciplinaire » ou visant à la rééducation.

An adjective describing something intended to reform or correct, especially in a disciplinary or educational context; now largely replaced by 'reformative' or 'corrective'.

1. Tending to reformC1formal

   Aimed at or having the effect of correcting or improving someone's behavior or character.

   qui tend à réformer

   • The judge ordered the young offender to attend a reformatory program.
   • The school adopted a reformatory approach to discipline.
   • Reformatory measures were introduced to reduce recidivism.

   Synonymesamendatorycorrectivereformativeremedial

   Antonymescorrupting

• Établissement pénitentiaire destiné à la détention, à la discipline et à la rééducation de jeunes délinquants ou de condamnés primaires.

A correctional institution designed for the detention, discipline, and training of young or first-time offenders.

1. Correctional institution for young offendersC1formal

   A type of correctional facility designed to detain, discipline, and train young or first-time offenders, with an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

   Maison de correction pour jeunes délinquants

   • The judge sentenced the teenager to six months in a reformatory.
   • Reformatories aim to educate and reform young lawbreakers.
   • He was sent to a reformatory after his first conviction.

   Synonymesborstalreform schooltraining school