Vole (en. Stolen)

[vɔl]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A small rodent of the family Cricetidae.

The vole hides in tall grasses to escape predators.

Le vole se cache dans les herbes hautes pour échapper aux prédateurs.

A species of rodent living in groups in fields.

Voles gnaw at the roots of plants in the garden.

Les voles rongent les racines des plantes dans le jardin.

From Latin 'vola', meaning 'class of small creature'.

to make a steal

to act in a stealthy or sneaky manner.

faire le vole

steal and run

an expression referring to someone who quickly abandons.

vole et lâche

could steal

an expression used to talk about exceptional abilities.

vole pouvait

rodent

An animal that gnaws, like rats or mice.

rongeur

mouse

A small domestic rodent often considered a pest.

souris

To act dishonestly.

He made a steal by taking advantage of the situation.

Il a fait un vole en profitant de la situation.

To disappear suddenly.

She vanished as soon as the conversation became serious.

Elle s'est volée dès que la conversation est devenue sérieuse.