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France also has the same distinction. "maison d'arret" = jail, "centre de detention" = prison. the word "prison" however (that also exist in French) is a gener

France also has the same distinction. "maison d'arret" = jail, "centre de detention" = prison. the word "prison" however (that also exist in French) is a generic term for both.

Leherenn 2y ago
It also has "geôle", which is also old fashioned.
pyuser583 2y ago
Interesting!