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    Voler (en. Fly)

    /vɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something from someone without their consent.
    He stole a wallet on the train.
    Il a volé un portefeuille dans le train.
    To move through the air using wings or an engine.
    Birds fly in the sky.
    Les oiseaux volent dans le ciel.
    To demonstrate quickness in an action.
    She is flying towards the finish line.
    Elle vole vers la ligne d'arrivée.

    Etymology

    Origin from Latin 'volare', which means 'to fly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tear into someone
    To criticize or attack someone.
    voler dans les plumes

    Related Words

    airplane
    A device capable of flying.
    aéroplane
    abductor
    A person who steals or kidnaps.
    ravisseur
    thief
    A person who commits theft.
    voleur

    Slang Meanings

    To pull a heist.
    He pulled a heist in the store.
    Il a fait un coup dans le magasin.
    Swiped.
    He swiped a book from the library.
    Il a piqué un livre à la bibliothèque.