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confisqué

confiscated

adjective kon-fees-KAY Rare

Also means

seized

Usage Note

Confisqué is the past participle of confisquer used as an adjective, describing property that has been officially taken away as a penalty or legal measure. Des biens confisqués are seized assets. The verb confisquer is used by parents, customs officers, and courts alike.

Examples

"Le téléphone confisqué est dans le bureau."

Natural Translation

The confiscated phone is in the office.

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