This is the 7384th most frequent French word.
outlaws
The French word "outlaws" translates to "bandits" or "criminals" in English.
Usage of 'hors-la-loi' to describe individuals evading law enforcement.
Les hors-la-loi traversaient les montagnes pour éviter les autorités.
The outlaws were crossing the mountains to evade the authorities.
Usage of 'hors-la-loi' to depict people acting outside of legal bounds in a hypothetical scenario.
Une société sans législation pourrait abriter des hors-la-loi.
A society without legislation could harbor outlaws.
Usage of 'hors-la-loi' as a historical or cultural reference to individuals.