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looted

/ˈluːtɪd/

/ˈlutɪd/

Translations

lootedpast participle

/ˈluːtɪd/

/ˈlutɪd/

Used primarily as a past-participle adjective meaning ‘plundered’.

pilléEmployé pour des biens, des lieux ou des objets volés de force, notamment en temps de guerre ou de troubles.

The looted artifacts were eventually returned to their country of origin.

Les artefacts pillés ont finalement été rendus à leur pays d'origine.

Additional translations

saccagéQuand l'accent est mis sur le fait qu'un lieu a été dévasté et dépouillé lors d'un pillage.

Synonyms

lootverb

looted

Past Simple

looted

Past Simple

looted

Past Participle

looting

Gerund

/luːt/

/lut/

pillerVoler en saccageant, notamment dans un contexte de guerre, d'émeute ou de prise de ville.

The rioters began to loot the stores after the protest turned violent.

Les émeutiers ont commencé à piller les magasins après que la manifestation est devenue violente.

Additional translations

looterJeux vidéo; emprunt courant dans le jargon.

Synonyms

Definitions

lootedpast participle

Having been stolen or taken by force, typically during a time of war or civil disorder.

The looted artifacts were eventually returned to their country of origin.

lootverb

To steal goods, typically during a war or riot.

The rioters began to loot the stores after the protest turned violent.

To take goods by force as part of a military or political victory.

The invading army looted the city, taking valuables from homes and businesses.

In video games, to search for and collect items or equipment from defeated enemies or environments.

You can loot the fallen enemies to gain better gear.