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hostages

/ˈhɒstɪdʒɪz/ /ˈhɑːstɪdʒɪz/

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noun

Otage

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

Examples :

"To ensure the king's son remained loyal to the new treaty, the neighboring kingdom demanded the prince and several noble children as hostages, guaranteeing his good behavior. "

Pour s'assurer que le fils du roi reste fidèle au nouveau traité, le royaume voisin a exigé le prince et plusieurs enfants nobles comme otages, garantissant ainsi sa bonne conduite.

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noun

Otages

A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.

Examples :

"The bank robbers demanded money and a getaway car in exchange for releasing the hostages. "

Les braqueurs ont exigé de l'argent et une voiture pour s'échapper en échange de la libération des otages.

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noun

Otages

Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.

Examples :

"Having children felt like having hostages to fortune, because their well-being constantly constrained her career choices. "

Avoir des enfants, c'était comme avoir des otages du destin, car leur bien-être limitait constamment ses choix de carrière.

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noun

Otages

One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.

Examples :

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages while they waited for the police to leave. "

Les braqueurs de banque ont pris les clients en otages pendant qu'ils attendaient le départ de la police.

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noun

Otages

The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.

Examples :

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages to demand money from the police. "

Les braqueurs de banque ont pris les clients en otage pour exiger de l'argent de la police.

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