Dietrich (en. Dietrich)

/ditʁik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A tool used to open locks without a key.

The dietrich is often used by locksmiths to unlock sealed doors.

Le dietrich est souvent utilisé par les serruriers pour déverrouiller des portes scellées.

An object associated with the practice of lock picking.

He learned to use a dietrich to become a better locksmith artisan.

Il a appris à utiliser un dietrich pour devenir un meilleur artisan serrurier.

Jargon of some criminals to refer to a burglary tool.

The thief always carries a dietrich in case he needs to break in.

Le voleur a toujours un dietrich sur lui au cas où il devrait entrer par effraction.

The origin of the word dietrich comes from the German 'Dietrich', meaning 'lock-picker'.

to pick a lock with a dietrich

To use a dietrich to open a lock without a key.

crocheter une serrure avec un dietrich

to have a dietrich in your toolbox

To own this tool as standard equipment for a locksmith.

avoir un dietrich dans sa caisse à outils

to get caught with a dietrich

To be caught using this tool for illegal purposes.

se faire prendre avec un dietrich

lock

A mechanism that locks or unlocks a door.

serrure

lock picking

The art of manipulating a lock to open it without the key.

crochetage

locksmith

A person specialized in the installation and repair of locks.

serrurier

A penetration tool used by burglars.

A dietrich is what burglars use to enter a house.

Un dietrich, c'est ce que les cambrioleurs utilisent pour entrer dans une maison.

An essential accessory in the world of theft.

The dietrich is a must-have for any aspiring thief.

Le dietrich est un must-have pour tout voleur en herbe.