black flag

• Le drapeau noir est un symbole historiquement associé à la piraterie, à l'anarchie ou au deuil. Dans un contexte moderne, il peut aussi désigner un drapeau de course indiquant une disqualification ou un signal d'avertissement dans divers domaines.

A black flag is a symbol historically associated with piracy, anarchy, or mourning. In modern contexts, it can also refer to a racing flag indicating disqualification or a warning signal in various fields.

1. Pirate symbolB2formal

   A black flag, often with a skull and crossbones, used historically by pirates to signal no quarter.

   pavillon noir

   • The pirate ship raised the black flag before attacking.
   • Legends say the black flag struck fear into merchant sailors.
   • The black flag was a universal sign of piracy.

2. Racing signalB2formal

   In motorsports, a black flag is used to signal a driver to return to the pits, often for a penalty or mechanical issue.

   drapeau noir

   • The driver was shown the black flag for dangerous driving.
   • A black flag ended his race early due to a fuel leak.
   • The stewards displayed the black flag to disqualify the car.

3. Anarchist symbolC1formal

   A plain black flag used as a symbol of anarchism, representing the absence of government.

   drapeau noir

   • The protesters carried a black flag at the demonstration.
   • The black flag has been a symbol of anarchist movements for over a century.
   • He explained the meaning of the black flag in political theory.