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kidnapping in French

kidnapping in French is enlèvement, kidnapping, rapt — kidnapping means the crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.

kidnapping in French

enlèvement
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
kidnapping
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
rapt
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

What does "kidnapping" mean?

  1. noun The crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.
    "The kidnapping made headlines across the country."
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kidnapping in a sentence

  • The kidnapping made headlines across the country.
  • He was sentenced to twenty years for kidnapping.

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What is "kidnapping" in French?

"kidnapping" in French is enlèvement, kidnapping, rapt. kidnapping means: The crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.

How do you use "kidnapping" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnapping made headlines across the country." In French, "kidnapping" is enlèvement, kidnapping, rapt.

Are there other ways to say "kidnapping" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "kidnapping": enlèvement, kidnapping, rapt.

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