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bondage

/ˈbɒndɪdʒ/

/ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

Translations

bondagenoun

bondages

esclavageSens historique et général.

The abolitionists fought tirelessly to end the bondage of enslaved people.

Les abolitionnistes se sont battus sans relâche pour mettre fin à l'esclavage des personnes réduites en esclavage.

bondageTerme usuel en français dans le contexte BDSM.

They explored bondage as a consensual part of their intimate relationship.

Ils ont exploré le bondage comme une pratique consentie au sein de leur relation intime.

servitudeSens figuré ou juridique : état de dépendance forcée.

The workers felt they were in bondage to the company due to unfair contracts.

Les travailleurs avaient le sentiment d'être en servitude vis-à-vis de l'entreprise à cause de contrats injustes.

Additional translations

ligotageSens concret : fait d'être attaché ou immobilisé.

Synonyms

bondageadjective

/ˈbɒndɪdʒ/

/ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., bondage gear, bondage scene).

de bondageS'emploie surtout de façon attributive dans le domaine BDSM ou de la mode.

He designed a line of bondage clothing for the avant-garde fashion show.

Il a conçu une ligne de vêtements de bondage pour le défilé de mode avant-gardiste.

bondagenoun

The state of being a slave or the practice of slavery.

The abolitionists fought tirelessly to end the bondage of enslaved people.

A state of being bound usually by compulsion, such as by law or mastery.

The workers felt they were in bondage to the company due to unfair contracts.

The condition of being physically restrained, as with ropes or chains.

The magician's act included an escape from bondage while tied with ropes.

A sexual practice involving the tying up or restraining of one partner.

They explored bondage as a consensual part of their intimate relationship.

bondageadjective

Relating to or intended for bondage practice or restraint; used attributively before another noun.

He designed a line of bondage clothing for the avant-garde fashion show.