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/ɔtaʒ/
1.
nounmasculine
hostage (a person held captive to obtain concessions)
Les terroristes refusent de libérer le dernier otage.
The terrorists refuse to release the last hostage.
Synonyms:prisonnier, captif
2.
nounmasculine
someone or something held 'hostage' figuratively — i.e., used as leverage or suffering negative consequences because of a conflict or situation
Les usagers sont pris en otage par cette grève des transports.
Commuters are being held hostage by this transport strike.
Synonyms:victime, monnaie d'échange