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bootleg

UK
/ˈbuːt.lɛg/
US
/ˈbut.lɛg/

Translations

bootlegnoun
bootlegs
pl
UK
/ˈbuːt.lɛɡ/
US
/ˈbuːt.lɛɡ/
contrefaçonPour une copie ou un enregistrement diffusé sans autorisation.
He was caught selling bootlegs of the latest movie at the flea market.
Il a été arrêté en train de vendre des contrefaçons du dernier film au marché aux puces.
contrebandeS'emploie pour une marchandise illégale, notamment l'alcool.
During Prohibition, many people resorted to buying bootleg liquor.
Pendant la Prohibition, beaucoup de gens ont eu recours à l'achat de contrebande.
Additional translations
bootlegTerme de football américain conservé tel quel.
Synonyms
illicit product
smuggled goods
contraband
unauthorized copy
bootlegverb
bootlegged
Past Simple
bootlegged
Past Participle
bootlegging
Gerund
piraterFabriquer, distribuer ou vendre illégalement, surtout des copies ou enregistrements.
They were caught trying to bootleg copies of the new movie.
Ils ont été pris en train de pirater des copies du nouveau film.
Additional translations
frauderSens de transport ou de passage clandestin, notamment pour des marchandises.
Synonyms
pirate
smuggle
illegally transport
traffic
distribute illegally
bootlegadjective
more bootleg
Comp.
most bootleg
Super.
UK
/ˈbuːt.lɛg/
US
/ˈbut.lɛg/
piratéSe dit surtout d'une copie, d'un enregistrement ou d'une distribution illicites.
He was caught selling bootleg copies of the latest movie.
Il a été arrêté en train de vendre des copies piratées du dernier film.
Additional translations
illégalSens plus général ; s'emploie quand l'idée d'illégalité prime sur celle de copie.
Synonyms
unlicensed
secret
clandestine
unauthorized
illegal

Definitions

bootlegnoun
An illegal copy or recording of a product, especially music or video, that is distributed without authorization.
He was caught selling bootlegs of the latest movie at the flea market.
A product, especially alcohol, that is made, distributed, or sold illegally.
During Prohibition, many people resorted to buying bootleg liquor.
An offensive play in American football in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball, and runs toward one side of the field.
The quarterback scored on a 20-yard bootleg to seal the victory.
bootlegverb
To make, distribute, or sell something illegally or without authorization.
They were caught trying to bootleg copies of the new movie.
To smuggle or transport something illegally.
During the prohibition era, many people bootlegged alcohol across state lines.
In American football, to execute a bootleg play.
Facing third-and-short, the quarterback bootlegged to the left for a first down.
bootlegadjective
Made, distributed, or sold illegally.
He was caught selling bootleg copies of the latest movie.
Relating to or characteristic of illegal or unauthorized production or distribution.
The bootleg concert recordings were surprisingly high quality.
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