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robbery in French

robbery in French is brigandage, vol à main armée, braquage — robbery means the crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.

robbery in French

brigandage
noun
The act or practice of robbing.
vol à main armée
noun
The act or practice of robbing.
braquage
noun
(crime) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.
banditisme
noun
(crime) The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

What does "robbery" mean?

  1. noun The crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.
    "The gang was arrested for a string of armed robberies."
  2. noun An instance of being blatantly overcharged, used loosely and humorously.
    "Ten pounds for a coffee? That's daylight robbery."
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robbery in a sentence

  • The gang was arrested for a string of armed robberies.
  • Ten pounds for a coffee? That's daylight robbery.

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What is "robbery" in French?

"robbery" in French is brigandage, vol à main armée, braquage. robbery means: The crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.

How do you use "robbery" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang was arrested for a string of armed robberies." In French, "robbery" is brigandage, vol à main armée, braquage.

Are there other ways to say "robbery" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "robbery": brigandage, vol à main armée, braquage, banditisme.

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