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    Dérobée (en. Stolen)

    /de.ʁo.be/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has been stolen, taken clandestinely.
    The jewelry store reported that several items had been stolen overnight.
    La bijouterie a signalé que plusieurs pièces avaient été dérobées pendant la nuit.
    Refers to a staging or play that is hidden.
    The hidden scene in the play surprised the entire audience.
    La scène dérobée dans la pièce a surpris tout le public.

    Etymology

    From the verb to steal, which comes from the Latin 'derrobari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stolen in passing
    Action of acting furtively.
    dérobée en passant
    furtive glance
    Stealthy or discreet look.
    le regard dérobé
    stealthy method
    Hidden or secret approach.
    méthode dérobée

    Related Words

    evasion
    Action of evasiveness, of fleeing.
    dérobade
    theft
    Act of stealing or evading.
    dérobement
    hiding place
    Place where something is hidden.
    cachette

    Slang Meanings

    Action of discreetly taking something.
    He made a theft in the store.
    Il a fait le dérobé dans le magasin.
    To cleverly hide something.
    She managed to make a theft with her belongings.
    Elle a réussi à faire un dérobé avec ses affaires.