piracy in French
piracy in French is piraterie, piratage — piracy means robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
piracy in French
piraterie
(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
piratage
(crime, nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
piratage
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
piraterie
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
What does "piracy" mean?
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noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
"The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy."
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noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.
"The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy."
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piracy in a sentence
- The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy.
- The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy.
- Software piracy costs developers billions each year.
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What is "piracy" in French?
"piracy" in French is piraterie, piratage. piracy means: Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
How do you use "piracy" in a sentence?
Example: "The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy." In French, "piracy" is piraterie, piratage.
Are there other ways to say "piracy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "piracy": piraterie, piratage.
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