rob in French
rob in French is voler, cambrioler, dévaliser — rob means to take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
rob in French
voler
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
cambrioler
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
voler
(transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
cambrioler
(intransitive) To commit robbery.
dévaliser
(intransitive) To commit robbery.
What does "rob" mean?
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verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
"Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint."
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verb To unfairly deprive someone of something they deserve.
"The injury robbed him of his chance to compete."
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rob in a sentence
- Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint.
- She was robbed of her purse on the subway.
- The injury robbed him of his chance to compete.
- A late goal robbed the home team of a well-earned victory.
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What is "rob" in French?
"rob" in French is voler, cambrioler, dévaliser. rob means: To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
How do you use "rob" in a sentence?
Example: "Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint." In French, "rob" is voler, cambrioler, dévaliser.
Are there other ways to say "rob" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "rob": voler, cambrioler, dévaliser.
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