Rançon (en. Ransom)

/ʁɑ̃sɔ̃/

Synonyms

  • extorsion
  • prix de libération
  • rançon

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.