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buccaneering

UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr.ɪŋ/

Translations

buccaneeringnoun
flibusteTerme historique pour la piraterie, surtout dans les Caraïbes.
The golden age of buccaneering saw many infamous pirates terrorizing the seas.
L’âge d’or de la flibuste vit de nombreux pirates notoires terroriser les mers.
piraterieTerme plus général, surtout pour le sens historique ou maritime.
The golden age of buccaneering saw many infamous pirates terrorizing the seas.
L’âge d’or de la piraterie vit de nombreux pirates notoires terroriser les mers.
audaceAu sens figuré, pour des activités risquées et aventureuses.
His buccaneering in the business world led to both great successes and spectacular failures.
Son audace dans le monde des affaires a conduit à de grands succès comme à des échecs spectaculaires.
buccaneeringadjective
more buccaneering
Comp.
most buccaneering
Super.
UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
audacieuxSurtout dans un contexte d’affaires ou financier.
The buccaneering entrepreneur took bold risks to expand his company into new markets.
L’entrepreneur audacieux a pris des risques considérables pour développer son entreprise sur de nouveaux marchés.
Additional translations
de flibustierRelatif aux pirates, registre littéraire ou historique.
pirateEmployé au sens de « propre aux pirates » ou « de pirate » selon le contexte.
Synonyms
bold
reckless
piratical
adventurous
daring
buccaneerverb

buccaneering

Gerund

buccaneered
Past Simple
buccaneered
Past Participle
buccaneering
Gerund
UK
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪə/
US
/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
piraterSens maritime ou figuré de pillage.
The notorious captain decided to buccaneer along the Caribbean coast, attacking merchant ships.
Le capitaine notoire décida de pirater le long de la côte caribéenne, attaquant des navires marchands.
Additional translations
écumerSens de raid ou de pillage, notamment contre des villages ou des zones côtières.

Definitions

buccaneeringnoun
The practice of piracy, especially in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The golden age of buccaneering saw many infamous pirates terrorizing the seas.
The act of engaging in daring and adventurous activities, often involving risk-taking.
His buccaneering in the business world led to both great successes and spectacular failures.
buccaneeringadjective
Adventurous and daring, especially in a business or financial context.
The buccaneering entrepreneur took bold risks to expand his company into new markets.
Relating to or characteristic of a pirate; involving piracy.
The buccaneering crew sailed the high seas in search of treasure and adventure.
buccaneerverb
To engage in piracy or robbery at sea.
The notorious captain decided to buccaneer along the Caribbean coast, attacking merchant ships.
To act like a pirate; to plunder or raid.
The rebels began to buccaneer the coastal villages, taking whatever they could find.
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