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l'esclavage

slavery

ɛ s . k l a . v a ʒ
esclav slave + age action, process, or result of
noun · masculine Rare #49,009
slavery In ordinary use, this refers to the system or condition of being enslaved; it can also be used figuratively for oppressive control.
FR: L’esclavage est interdit dans ce pays.
EN: Slavery is forbidden in this country.

Au commencement de l'histoire américaine, les noirs vivaient en esclavage.

At the beginning of American history, Black people lived in slavery.

Dans ce sac que la personne avait choisi, c’est là l’esclavage.

In the bag the person had chosen, there lies slavery.

— The Salt of the Earth (2014)

L'Hôtel de Ville et son esclavage l'ont tué !

City Hall and its slavery killed him!

— Vivre (1952)

Le garçon fut vendu en esclavage.

The boy was sold into slavery.