Pillage (en. Looting)

/pi'laʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Act of forcefully stealing goods, usually during a war.

The pillaging of neighboring villages during the war left deep scars.

Le pillage des villages voisins pendant la guerre a laissé des séquelles profondes.

Organized theft in a specific location.

The museum was the victim of a nighttime looting.

Le musée a été victime d'un pillage nocturne.

From the Latin 'pillagium' which means 'theft'.

pillage and destruction

Reference to actions that involve both theft and material damage.

pillage et destruction

pillage of cultural property

Definition of the theft of objects that have historical or artistic value.

pillage de biens culturels

ravaging

Action of destroying or devastating, typically in a violent manner.

saccage

offense

Illegal act that constitutes an infringement.

délit

predator

Person who feeds off the shortcomings of others, often by exploiting their charms.

prédateur

'Recup' (illicit recovery)

He did a 'recup' in the store after closing.

Il a fait un 'récup'' dans le magasin après la fermeture.

To swipe

He swiped stuff during the parade.

Il a piqué des trucs pendant le défilé.