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plundering

/ˈplʌn.dər.ɪŋ/

/ˈplʌn.dɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

plunderingnoun

plunderings

pillage

The plundering of the ancient city left it in ruins and its treasures scattered.

Le pillage de l'ancienne ville l'a laissée en ruines et ses trésors dispersés.

Synonyms

plunderinggerund / present participle

/ˈplʌndərɪŋ/

pillard

The plundering soldiers left the village in ruins after taking everything of value.

Les soldats pillards ont laissé le village en ruines après avoir pris tout ce qui avait de la valeur.

Synonyms

plunderverb

plundering

Gerund

plundered

Past Simple

plundered

Past Participle

plundering

Gerund

/ˈplʌn.dər/

/ˈplʌn.dɚ/

pillerVerbe courant pour voler en usant de la force, surtout en contexte de guerre ou de désordre civil.

The invaders plundered the village, taking everything of value.

Les envahisseurs ont pillé le village, emportant tout ce qui avait de la valeur.

pillerS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour exploiter ou dérober le contenu d'une œuvre.

The author was accused of plundering ideas from other writers.

L'auteur a été accusé de piller des idées d'autres écrivains.

Additional translations

plagierPlus précis pour des idées, des textes ou des œuvres intellectuelles.

Synonyms

Definitions

plunderingnoun

The act of stealing goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The plundering of the ancient city left it in ruins and its treasures scattered.

The violent and dishonest acquisition of property.

The plundering of the village was a tragic event that left many families without their homes.

plunderinggerund / present participle

Engaged in or involving the act of stealing goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The plundering soldiers left the village in ruins after taking everything of value.

Characterized by taking or using resources in a way that is destructive or unsustainable.

The plundering practices of the logging company led to severe deforestation in the area.

plunderverb

To steal goods from a place or person, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The invaders plundered the village, taking everything of value.

To take material from (artistic or academic work) for one's own purposes.

The author was accused of plundering ideas from other writers.