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    Braconnier (en. Poacher)

    /bʁakɔnje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who practices poaching.
    The poacher was caught hunting in the reserve.
    Le braconnier a été surpris en train de chasser dans la réserve.
    A person who kills protected animals or hunts outside of hunting seasons.
    Poachers endanger several threatened species.
    Les braconniers mettent en danger plusieurs espèces menacées.
    Illegal hunter, often motivated by profit.
    A poacher can sell the products of the hunt at high prices on the black market.
    Un braconnier peut vendre les produits de la chasse à des prix élevés sur le marché noir.

    Etymology

    The word 'braconnier' comes from the word 'braconner', which means to hunt illegally.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    organized poaching
    Systematic and coordinated practice of poaching.
    braconnage organisé
    to hunt like a poacher
    To act illegally or immorally in a given context.
    chasser comme un braconnier
    to fight against poaching
    To take actions to stop illegal hunting.
    lutter contre le braconnage

    Related Words

    poaching
    Action of hunting illegally.
    braconnage
    hunting
    Act of pursuing and killing animals to capture or kill them.
    chasse
    wildlife protection
    Measures taken to preserve animal species and their habitat.
    protection de la faune

    Slang Meanings

    Braco
    He was arrested for poaching in the forest.
    Il a été arrêté pour braco dans la forêt.
    black hunter
    Black hunters often operate under the authorities' radar.
    Des chasseurs noirs opèrent souvent sous le radar des autorités.