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    Voleur (en. Thief)

    /vɔlœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who commits theft.
    The thief was captured by the police.
    Le voleur a été capturé par la police.
    A person who takes dishonestly.
    He is considered a time thief.
    Il est considéré comme un voleur de temps.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to steal', derived from the Latin 'volare' which means 'to fly away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pickpocket
    A person who discreetly steals small items.
    voleur à la tire
    heart thief
    A person who charms or seduces through the theft of feelings.
    voleur de cœur
    better safe than sorry
    An expression suggesting that it is better to avoid problems than to have to resolve them later.
    mieux vaut prévenir que guérir

    Related Words

    theft
    The act of taking what does not belong to us.
    vol
    delinquent
    A person who commits offenses.
    délinquant
    fraud
    An act of deception to gain an advantage.
    fraude

    Slang Meanings

    burglar
    That guy is a real burglar; he is always breaking into houses.
    Ce gars-là est un vrai cambrioleur, il est toujours en train de braquer des maisons.
    pickpocket
    Be careful in the subway; there are often pickpockets.
    Fais attention dans le métro, il y a souvent des voleurs à la tire.
    rascal
    Don't trust that rascal; he has already stolen from people.
    Ne fais pas confiance à ce filou, il a déjà volé des gens.