This is the 8830th most frequent French word.
braconnage
Illegal hunting or fishing.
Here, 'braconnage' as a noun describes the illegal activity of hunting animals without authorization.
Le braconnage est une activité illégale qui nuit à la biodiversité.
Poaching is an illegal activity that harms biodiversity.
In this sentence, 'braconnage' refers again to the general practice of illegal hunting, highlighting efforts to counteract it.
Les autorités locales ont renforcé les mesures pour lutter contre le braconnage.
Local authorities have strengthened measures to combat poaching.
The usage of 'braconnage' specifies the act of poaching elephants, applied to a specific context.