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bootlegging

/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

bootleggingnoun

Translations

piratageCopie et diffusion non autorisées d’enregistrements audio ou vidéo.

Bootlegging of live concerts was rampant in the 1970s.

Le piratage de concerts en direct était très répandu dans les années 1970.

contrebandeCommerce illégal de biens, surtout d’alcool.

During the Prohibition era, bootlegging became a widespread activity in the United States.

Pendant la prohibition, la contrebande est devenue une activité répandue aux États-Unis.

Definitions

The illegal production, distribution, or sale of goods, especially alcohol or recordings.

During the Prohibition era, bootlegging became a widespread activity in the United States.

The unauthorized copying and distribution of audio or video recordings.

Bootlegging of live concerts was rampant in the 1970s.

Synonyms

illicit trade

bootlegginggerund / present participle

/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

Used before nouns to describe activities or people involved in illicit trade (e.g., "bootlegging gangs").

Translations

de contrebandeS’emploie pour qualifier une activité ou une opération illégale.

Several bootlegging operations were uncovered near the border.

Plusieurs opérations de contrebande ont été découvertes près de la frontière.

Definitions

Engaged in or relating to the illegal production, copying, or distribution of goods.

Several bootlegging operations were uncovered near the border.

Synonyms

bootlegverb

bootlegging

ing-form

bootlegged

Past Simple

bootlegged

Past Participle

bootlegging

ing-form

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

illegally transport

distribute illegally

traffic

smuggle

pirate

bootlegnoun

Definitions

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.

bootlegadjective

Definitions

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.