bagne

[banj]

bagne Definition

• 1. a penal colony
• 2. a prison

Using bagne: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bagne" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was sent to a bagne in French Guiana.

• Example

  The novel is set in a bagne in the 19th century.

• Example

  The prisoners were forced to work in the bagne's labor camps.

bagne Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bagne

• prison
• jail
• penal colony
• correctional facility

Phrases with bagne

• bagne of Toulon

  a notorious prison in Toulon, France, known for its harsh conditions and brutal treatment of prisoners

  Example

  Jean Valjean was imprisoned in the bagne of Toulon in Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables'.

• Devil's Island

  a former French penal colony located in French Guiana, South America, known for its inhumane treatment of prisoners

  Example

  Papillon, a famous memoir by Henri Charrière, recounts his imprisonment and escape from Devil's Island.

• chain gang

  a group of prisoners chained together to perform hard labor outside of prison walls

  Example

  Chain gangs were commonly used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Origins of bagne

from French 'bagne', from Italian 'bagno' meaning 'bath, prison'

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Summary: bagne in Brief

'Bagne' [banj] refers to a penal colony or prison, often with harsh conditions and forced labor. It has been used historically in places like French Guiana and Toulon, France, and is depicted in literature such as 'Les Misérables' and 'Papillon.' Other related terms include 'chain gang,' a group of prisoners performing hard labor while chained together.