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    Dérobe (en. Steal)

    /de.ʁo.b/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something in a secretive or discreet manner.
    He stole a wallet without being noticed.
    Il a dérobé un portefeuille sans qu'on le remarque.
    To slip away or escape from an obligation.
    She averted her gaze when he spoke.
    Elle a dérobé son regard de lui lorsqu'il a parlé.
    To steal, to pilfer.
    Thieves stole artworks from the museum.
    Des voleurs ont dérobé des œuvres d'art dans le musée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dérober', derived from the prefix 'dé-' which expresses removal and the verb 'rober', meaning 'to take'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steal a glance
    To look at someone furtively.
    dérober un regard
    to evade one’s responsibilities
    To avoid fulfilling one’s obligations.
    se dérober à ses responsabilités

    Related Words

    evasion
    The act of evading something.
    dérobade
    to steal
    To take illicitly.
    rober

    Slang Meanings

    To furtively take something without anyone seeing.
    He stole a beer from his friend's fridge.
    Il a dérobé une bière dans le frigo de son ami.
    To escape a embarrassing situation.
    She ducked out when asked to speak in public.
    Elle s'est dérobée quand on lui a demandé de parler en public.