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An outdated or elevated expression of French origin for a prison or detention facility.
Der Verurteilte wurde nach dem Prozess in das städtische Prison überführt.
After the trial, the convicted man was transferred to the municipal prison.
Although 'Prison' looks like the English word 'prison' and means the same thing, it is very rare in German. It is used only in an elevated or outdated style, not in everyday language.
In historischen Romanen werden die Helden oft in ein finsteres Prison geworfen.
In historical novels, the heroes are often thrown into a dark prison.
This word belongs to a very elevated or literary register. In normal conversation or modern texts, it is practically not used.
Der Dichter beschrieb das Leben im Prison des 18. Jahrhunderts.
The poet described life in the prison of the 18th century.
As with similar place expressions, 'ins Prison' (into prison) is used with the accusative for direction, and 'im Prison' (in prison) with the dative for the place of stay.
Der Rebell wurde ohne Verhandlung ins Prison gebracht.
The rebel was taken to prison without a trial.
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Gefängnis and Prison can both refer to a prison or detention facility. Gefängnis is the neutral standard term used today, while Prison sounds outdated or elevated. Gefängnis should normally be used for a current factual statement; Prison fits better in a historical or literary context.
Im historischen Roman wird der Gefangene in ein düsteres Prison gebracht.
In the historical novel, the prisoner is taken to a gloomy prison.
Die Polizei brachte den verurteilten Mann in das Gefängnis.
The police took the convicted man to prison.
