What does enlèvement in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word enlèvement in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use enlèvement in French.

The word enlèvement in French means abduction, kidnapping, collection, removal, taking, seizing, capture, removal, stripping. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word enlèvement

abduction, kidnapping

nom masculin (rapt)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a encore eu un enlèvement d'enfant devant cet école.
There has been another child abduction outside that school.

collection, removal

nom masculin (récupération d'une marchandise)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vous pouvez procéder à l'enlèvement des marchandises à partir de 9h.
Collection of the goods can be undertaken from 9 am.

taking, seizing, capture

nom masculin (armée : prise par la force)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Une ultime charge des fantassins a permis l'enlèvement de cette position ennemie.
One final charge by the infantry enabled the taking of this enemy position.

removal, stripping

nom masculin (disparition, suppression)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'enlèvement de ce dispositif va ennuyer beaucoup de monde !

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