English–French
“ransom” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɑ̃sɔ̃/
Example
Ils ont exigé une rançon pour la libération de l'otage.
They demanded a ransom for the hostage's liberation.
How to say “ransom” in French
“Ransom” in French is rançon.
A payment demanded to release someone, extending to any harsh price demanded for a desired result.
Example sentences with rançon
Il a payé une rançon pour récupérer son chien.
He paid a ransom to get his dog back.
Tips for using rançon
- The figurative pattern is commonly rançon de plus a noun, as in la rançon de la gloire, meaning the price or cost of glory.