L'esclavage (en. Slavery)

/lɛs.kla.vaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of a person who is the property of a master and is subjected to their authority.

Slavery was a tragic reality in many ancient societies.

L'esclavage était une réalité tragique dans de nombreuses sociétés anciennes.

Submission to an abusive or oppressive authority.

He felt like he was living in a form of modern slavery, subjected to an oppressive job.

Il a eu l'impression de vivre dans une forme d'esclavage moderne, soumis à un emploi oppressant.

Forced labor under constraint and without remuneration.

Cases of slavery have been discovered in certain industries.

Des cas d'esclavage ont été découverts dans certaines industries.

From Latin 'slavagium', derived from 'sclavus' which means 'slave'.

to escape from slavery

To escape or free oneself from a situation of servitude.

sortir de l'esclavage

modern slavery

Refers to contemporary practices similar to slavery, such as human trafficking.

esclavage moderne

voluntary slavery

Situation in which a person chooses to submit to a form of coercive service.

esclavage volontaire

slave

A person who is the property of another and is subjected to their authority.

esclave

to establish

To impose, establish, or assert power or dominance over someone.

asseoir

oppression

The act of keeping someone in a state of submission.

oppression

Excessive commitment to work that deprives of freedom.

He became a slave to his job, working tirelessly.

Il est devenu un esclave de son emploi, travaillant sans relâche.

Situation where one feels trapped by their obligations.

She felt like a slave due to her debts.

Elle se sentait comme une esclave à cause de ses dettes.