This is the 11183rd most frequent French word.
proxénétisme
The facilitation or promotion of prostitution, typically for financial gain; pimping.
The term 'proxénétisme' refers to the act of profiting financially from someone else's engagement in prostitution, indicating its illegality.
Le proxénétisme est une activité illégale dans de nombreux pays.
Pimping is an illegal activity in many countries.
In this context, 'proxénétisme' specifies the legal accusation tied to the criminal activity.
Elle a été arrêtée pour proxénétisme et mise en garde à vue.
She was arrested for pimping and taken into custody.
Here, 'proxénétisme' represents the phenomenon that law enforcement aims to prevent or eliminate.