English–French

“contraband” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁəbɑ̃d/

Example

Ils ont trouvé de la contrebande dans le camion.

They found contraband in the truck.

Illustration for contrebande (contraband)

How to say “contraband” in French

“Contraband” in French is contrebande.

A concealed load of goods moved or sold against a legal or customs ban.

Full entry for contrebande: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contrebande

Il a été arrêté pour vente de contrebande.

He was arrested for selling smuggled goods.

Tips for using contrebande

  • Contrebande is feminine, so standard phrases include la contrebande and faire de la contrebande.

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