hostage

US /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
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otage

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition

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The terrorists took several people hostage.
Les terroristes ont pris plusieurs personnes en otage.
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He was held hostage for over a month.
Il a été retenu en otage pendant plus d'un mois.
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take someone hostage