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Prostitution (en. Prostitution)

/pʁɔstitysjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Exchange of sexual acts for financial compensation.

Prostitution is often a topic of debate in society.

La prostitution est souvent un sujet de débat dans la société.

Activity practiced by a person who engages in prostitution.

She decided to leave prostitution after several years.

Elle a décidé de quitter la prostitution après plusieurs années.

Practice often undertaken by individuals in vulnerable situations.

The rights of people in prostitution must be respected.

Les droits des personnes en prostitution doivent être respectés.

Etymology

From the Latin 'prostitutionem', meaning 'exposure' or 'offer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

child prostitution

Illegal practice where minors are sexually exploited.

prostitution de mineurs

legal prostitution

Practice of prostitution authorized by law in certain countries.

prostitution légale

luxury prostitution

Provision of sexual services to wealthy clients.

prostitution de luxe

Related Words

prostitute

Woman or man who engages in prostitution.

prostituée

client

Person who uses the services of a prostitute.

client

sex trafficking

Illegal trade of people for sexual exploitation.

trafic sexuel

Slang Meanings

whore

He called her a whore during the argument.

Il l'a traitée de pute pendant la dispute.

call-girl

She works as a call-girl in a big city.

Elle travaille comme call-girl dans une grande ville.

escort

He hired an escort for the evening.

Il a engagé une escort pour la soirée.

sex worker

Sex workers claim rights.

Les travailleuses du sexe revendiquent des droits.

happy-go-lucky girl

A happy-go-lucky girl waits at the street corner.

Une fille de joie attend au coin de la rue.