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    Captivité (en. Captivity)

    ka-pti-vi-te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person or an animal held against their will.
    He spent several years in captivity in a foreign country.
    Il a passé plusieurs années en captivité dans un pays étranger.
    Imprisonment by force.
    The soldiers were taken prisoner and endured difficult captivity.
    Les soldats ont été faits prisonniers et ont subi une captivité difficile.
    The condition of someone who is under the control of a superior power.
    Some animal species live in captivity in zoos.
    Certaines espèces animales vivent en captivité dans des zoos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'captivitas', derived from 'captivus' which means 'captive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in captivity
    To be held against one's will.
    vivre en captivité
    to be in captivity
    To be in a state of detention.
    être en captivité

    Related Words

    captive
    A person or animal that is held against their will.
    captif
    to capture
    To seize a person or animal by force.
    capturer
    detention
    The act of detaining someone, particularly under legal authority.
    détention

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck in a difficult situation.
    I am in captivity in this dead-end job.
    Je suis en captivité dans ce job sans issue.
    To be held by someone or something.
    I feel in captivity because of these responsibilities.
    Je me sens en captivité à cause de ces responsabilités.