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    Volés (en. Stolen)

    /vɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act of stealing.
    The shop's stolen items are on the rise.
    Les volés de ce magasin sont en forte augmentation.
    Objects that have been stolen.
    The police found several stolen items hidden away.
    La police a retrouvé plusieurs volés dans une planque.
    verb
    To take something belonging to someone without permission.
    He stole his victim's wallet.
    Il a volé le portefeuille de sa victime.
    To steal something stealthily.
    She stole a kiss before leaving.
    Elle a volé un baiser avant de partir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'volare' meaning 'to fly' (to take without permission).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    theft attempt
    A bold theft.
    coup de volé
    pickpocketing
    A stealthy theft, often in a crowd.
    volé à la tire
    to get stolen from
    To be a victim of theft.
    se faire volé

    Related Words

    theft
    The act of taking something illegally.
    vol
    thief
    A person who commits theft.
    voleur
    delinquency
    Illegal behavior that includes thefts.
    délinquance

    Slang Meanings

    To pull off a heist.
    He pulled off a heist at the jewelry store.
    Il a fait un coup dans la bijouterie.
    To tighten one's belt.
    He had to tighten his belt after being stolen from.
    Il a dû se serrer la ceinture après avoir été volé.