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    Pirates (en. Pirates)

    /piʁat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who practices piracy.
    Pirates often hid their loot on desert islands.
    Les pirates ont souvent caché leur butin sur des îles désertes.
    A member of a pirate ship's crew.
    The pirate raised the black flag before attacking maritime trade.
    Le pirate a hissé le drapeau noir avant de s'attaquer au commerce maritime.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'pirat', itself derived from Latin 'pirata'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pirate software
    To use software illegally without paying.
    pirater un logiciel
    to have the spirit of a pirate
    To have a rebellious and adventurous attitude.
    avoir l'esprit de pirate
    the life of a pirate
    A lifestyle that is free and unconstrained.
    la vie de pirate

    Related Words

    piracy
    Activity of theft at sea.
    piraterie
    buccaneering
    A type of piracy practiced in the Caribbean.
    flibuste
    privateer
    A pirate authorized by a government.
    corsaire

    Slang Meanings

    To profit illegally.
    This guy really pirated that video game.
    Ce type a vraiment piraté ce jeu vidéo.
    To take advantage of a situation on the edge of legality.
    He is known for pirating deals.
    Il est connu pour pirater des offres.