how to pronounce talion

/ta.ljɔ̃/

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talion is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of talion in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… ta l'ajax est à porto talion qui passe …”

meanings of talion

noun:

A punishment equal to the injury sustained.
Retaliation.

talion frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word talion occurs in french on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.