No. 4,691 in French
piraterie
"Piraterie" means piracy, referring to acts of robbery or illegal violence at sea, or the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material.
In a sentence
La piraterie dans les mers du Sud était très répandue au XVIIIe siècle.
Piracy in the South Seas was very common in the 18th century.
Here, 'piraterie' refers to the acts of piracy, specifically the activities of pirates targeting ships for robbery.
Les tentatives de piraterie informatique sont en constante augmentation.
Attempts of computer hacking are constantly increasing.
In this sentence, 'piraterie' is used to signify digital piracy or hacking in the context of modern technology.
L’histoire romantique de la piraterie fascine les amateurs d’aventures.
The romanticized history of piracy fascinates adventure enthusiasts.
In this case, 'piraterie' denotes the concept or narrative surrounding the history and tales of piracy.
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