Volé (en. Stolen)

[vɔle]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Definition: To take something from someone without their consent.

Example Sentence: He stole a handbag from the store.

Il a volé un sac à main dans le magasin.

Definition: To move through the air like a bird.

Example Sentence: The bird flew over the trees.

L'oiseau a volé au-dessus des arbres.

Definition: To make a flight (in aviation).

Example Sentence: The plane flew to Paris.

L'avion a volé à destination de Paris.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin verb 'volare' meaning 'to fly.'

Common Phrase: to have a theft

Common Phrase Meaning: To be acting in a stealthy or dishonest manner.

avoir le vol

Common Phrase: to fly to the rescue

Common Phrase Meaning: To intervene to help someone in a difficult situation.

voler au secours

Common Phrase: to fly on one's own wings

Common Phrase Meaning: To become independent and self-sufficient.

voler de ses propres ailes

Related Word: theft

Related Word Description: The action of stealing.

vol

Related Word: thief

Related Word Description: A person who steals.

voleur

Related Word: to steal

Related Word Description: The verb for the action of taking without permission.

voler

Slang Meaning: To steal something irregularly.

Slang Example: He made a small theft in the store.

Il a fait un petit vol dans le magasin.

Slang Meaning: To have an unexpected stroke of luck.

Slang Example: I made a small profit playing this game.

J'ai volé un petit bénéfice en jouant à ce jeu.