bootleg

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est produit, vendu ou diffusé illégalement, en particulier des enregistrements sonores ou de l'alcool.

Describes something that is made, sold, or distributed illegally, especially recordings or alcohol.

1. Illicitly distributed or soldB2informal

   Describes goods, especially recordings or merchandise, that are made, distributed, or sold illegally without authorization.

   illégalement distribué ou vendu

   • He was arrested for selling bootleg DVDs on the street corner.
   • The band's concert was recorded and sold as a bootleg album.
   • Bootleg copies of the software are often full of malware.

   Synonymesblack-marketcontrabandcounterfeitillegalillicitunauthorized

   Antonymesauthorizedlegallicensedofficial

• Nom désignant deux sens distincts : peut référer à un alcool distillé illégalement, notamment à base de maïs, ou à la partie d'une botte qui recouvre le mollet au-dessus du cou-de-pied.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to whiskey that has been illegally distilled from a corn mash, or to the part of a boot that extends above the instep.

1. Illegal whiskeyB2informalamerican

   Whiskey that is made and sold illegally, often distilled from a corn mash.

   Alcool de contrebande

   • During Prohibition, many people made bootleg in hidden stills.
   • He was arrested for selling bootleg to his neighbors.
   • The bootleg had a harsh, smoky taste.

   Synonymesfirewaterhomebrewhoochmoonshinerotgutshine

2. B1formal

   The part of a boot that covers the leg above the instep.

   Tige de botte

   • The bootleg of his riding boots was made of soft leather.
   • She adjusted the bootleg to fit more comfortably around her calf.
   • The bootleg was decorated with intricate stitching.

   Synonymeslegshaft

• Verbe signifiant produire, distribuer ou vendre illégalement quelque chose, en particulier des produits protégés par le droit d'auteur ou une marque, comme des enregistrements ou des produits dérivés.

A verb meaning to produce, distribute, or sell something illegally, especially copyrighted or trademarked goods such as recordings or merchandise.

1. Sell illicit productsB2informal

   To sell or trade goods, especially alcohol, drugs, or other items, in violation of the law.

   Vendre en contrebande

   • He was arrested for bootlegging whiskey during the prohibition era.
   • They bootlegged cigarettes across the border to avoid taxes.
   • The gang bootlegged counterfeit designer handbags.

   Synonymesfencehawkpeddlesmuggletraffic

2. Produce or distribute illegallyB2informal

   To make, copy, or distribute something, such as recordings or software, without proper authorization or legal rights.

   Produire ou distribuer illégalement

   • The band sued the company for bootlegging their live concert recordings.
   • He bootlegged copies of the movie and sold them online.
   • They were caught bootlegging software and faced heavy fines.

   Synonymesblack-marketcounterfeitpiratesmuggletraffic

   Antonymesauthorizelicense