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enlèvement in English:

1. kidnapping


Tom is wanted by the FBI for kidnapping.
There has been a series of kidnappings in Africa.
I find it hard to believe that Tom was involved in the kidnapping.
Hearing about people kidnapping little children just makes my blood boil.
He's being accused of kidnapping.
The high-profile kidnapping has captivated the nation.
That was when I arranged the kidnapping.
Police said the group might have been responsible for the kidnapping.
This criminal offence is committed through the kidnapping of a person for the purpose of terrorism or the subversion of the democratic order.
The kidnapping of children is severly punished.
To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping.
The prosecution condemned the defendant for kidnapping a child.

English word "enlèvement"(kidnapping) occurs in sets:

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2. hijacking


In a hijacking situation it is important to remain calm.
The hijacking of the plane forced the airport to close.

English word "enlèvement"(hijacking) occurs in sets:

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