steal in French

steal in French is vol, bonne affaire, voler — steal means to take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.

steal in French

vol

noun

The act of stealing.

bonne affaire

noun

(slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it.

vol

noun

(slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it.

voler

verb

What does "steal" mean?

verb To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.
"Someone stole her bike from outside the library."
verb To take credit for or copy someone else's idea, joke, or work without acknowledgment.
"The comedian was accused of stealing another writer's material."
verb To move quietly and unnoticed.
"She tried to steal out of the meeting without anyone noticing."
verb In sports, to advance to another base, or take possession of the ball, through skill rather than a scoring play.
"The runner stole second base on the very next pitch."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

steal in a sentence

Someone stole her bike from outside the library.
He was caught trying to steal cash from the register.
The comedian was accused of stealing another writer's material.
She tried to steal out of the meeting without anyone noticing.

Similar words in French

bag embezzle knock off lift poach swindle

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "steal" in French?

"steal" in French is vol, bonne affaire, voler. steal means: To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or intention of returning it.

How do you use "steal" in a sentence?

Example: "Someone stole her bike from outside the library." In French, "steal" is vol, bonne affaire, voler.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "steal": vol, bonne affaire, voler.

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