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    Dérobé (en. Stolen)

    /de.ʁo.be/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been taken or acquired secretly.
    He used a stolen word when talking about his intentions.
    Il a utilisé un mot dérobé en parlant de ses intentions.
    Qualifies an action carried out discreetly.
    She made a discreet remark to her neighbor.
    Elle a fait une remarque dérobée à son voisin.
    That which is hidden or concealed.
    Her true intentions remained hidden.
    Ses véritables intentions restaient dérobées.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to steal', which means 'to take secretly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act secretly
    To act in a discreet or secret manner.
    agir à la dérobée
    secret glance
    Stealthy look, avoiding direct contact.
    regard dérobé
    discreet words
    Words spoken discreetly or under the radar.
    paroles dérobées

    Related Words

    to steal
    To take something from someone without them noticing.
    dérober
    stealthy
    One who acts discreetly, hiding.
    furtif
    to hide
    To put something out of sight.
    cacher

    Slang Meanings

    To act without being noticed.
    He did all that secretly, without anyone noticing.
    Il a fait tout ça de manière dérobée, sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive.
    To mention something without naming it directly.
    She made discreet allusions to her ex-boyfriend.
    Elle a fait des allusions dérobées à son ancien petit ami.