Grammatical class

Noun

enlèvement

takeoff, liftoff

Details

Syllables

en-lè-ve-ment

Phonetics

ɑ̃.lɛ.və.mɑ̃

Grammatical class

Noun

Freq. (books)

11594

Freq. (movies)

4577

Freq. (news)

3119

Sentences

Qui est la victime de l'enlèvement ?

Who is the victim of the abduction?

A1

Tom a participé à l'enlèvement de la fille de Mary.

Tom took part in the kidnapping of Mary's daughter.

A2

L'enlèvement sensationnel a maintenu la nation en haleine.

The high-profile kidnapping has captivated the nation.

A2

À ma surprise, ce psychologue réputé a été accusé d'enlèvement.

To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping.

B2