English–French
“blackmail” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɑ̃taʒ/
Example
Elle a signalé un chantage à la police.
She reported a case of blackmail to the police.
How to say “blackmail” in French
“Blackmail” in French is chantage.
A threat holding someone's secret or vulnerability over them until money or another advantage is handed over.
Example sentences with chantage
Il a subi un chantage après la fuite de ses photos.
He was blackmailed after his photos were leaked.
Tips for using chantage
- Chantage is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un chantage à l'argent.