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    Rançon (en. Ransom)

    /ʁɑ̃sɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sum of money demanded for the release of a hostage.
    The kidnappers demanded a ransom of two million euros.
    Les ravisseurs ont demandé une rançon de deux millions d'euros.
    Payment required to obtain something, sometimes in an illegal context.
    The thief demanded a ransom to return the stolen item.
    Le voleur a demandé une rançon pour rendre le bien volé.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word ransom comes from Old French 'rançon', derived from Latin 'redemptio'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to demand a ransom
    To require a payment for releasing someone.
    demander une rançon
    to pay the ransom
    To give money in exchange for the release of a captive.
    payer la rançon

    Related Words

    hostage
    Person held for ransom.
    otage
    extortion
    Obtaining money through threats.
    extorsion

    Slang Meanings

    To ask for a lot of money for a failure.
    He took his time, now he wants a ransom to finish the project.
    Il a pris son temps, maintenant il veut une rançon pour finir le projet.
    To be in a situation where one has to pay to get out.
    At this rate, I am paying my ransom.
    À ce tarif, je suis en train de payer ma rançon.