le rapt
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. kidnapping
La police a arrêté le suspect du rapt et a remis l'enfant à sa famille.The police arrested the suspect in the kidnapping and handed the child over to his family.
b. abduction
Le rapt du fils du Premier ministre a fait la une des journaux dans tout le pays.The abduction of the prime minister's son made headlines all over the country.
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