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stole

/ˈstəʊl/ /ˈstoʊl/

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verb

Voler, dérober

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

Examples :

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

Trois tableaux irremplaçables ont été volés à la galerie.

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verb

Voler, s'approprier

(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

Examples :

"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."

Ils ont volé mon idée d'un désodorisant pour poubelles biodégradable et jetable.

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verb

Voler, dérober

To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

Examples :

"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."

Il volait des regards à la jolie femme de l'autre côté de la rue.

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verb

Voler, dérober

To acquire at a low price.

Examples :

"He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."

Il a volé la voiture pour deux mille de moins que sa valeur comptable.

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verb

Voler la vedette, attirer l'attention

To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

Examples :

"The young pianist stole the show at the school talent show. "

Le jeune pianiste a volé la vedette au spectacle de talents de l'école.

entertainment achievement action

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verb

Voler, dérober

To move silently or secretly.

Examples :

"He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."

Il a volé à travers la pièce, essayant de ne pas la réveiller.

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verb

Voler, dérober

To convey (something) clandestinely.

Examples :

"The student stole a cookie from the jar while his parents weren't looking. "

L'étudiant a volé un cookie dans le bocal pendant que ses parents ne regardaient pas.

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verb

S'éclipser, se faufiler

To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.

Examples :

"The student stole out of the classroom before the bell rang. "

L'élève s'est éclipsé de la salle de classe avant que la cloche ne sonne.

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verb

Voler un but

To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.

Examples :

"During the baseball game, the runner stole second base. "

Pendant le match de baseball, le coureur a volé le deuxième but.

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verb

Voler, dérober

Examples :

"The thief stole the valuable necklace from the jewelry store. "

Le voleur a volé le précieux collier de la bijouterie.

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verb

Voler, dérober

To borrow for a short moment.

Examples :

"Can I steal your pen?"

Puis-je voler votre stylo ?

property action

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noun

Étole

An ecclesiastical garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck with each end hanging over the chest.

Examples :

"The priest's stole, embroidered with golden thread, shimmered in the candlelight. "

L'étole du prêtre, brodée de fil d'or, scintillait à la lueur des bougies.

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noun

Étole

A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.

Examples :

""My grandmother always wears a fur stole to church in the winter." "

Ma grand-mère porte toujours une étole de fourrure à l'église en hiver.

appearance wear style material item

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noun

Stolon

Examples :

"The strawberry plant spread quickly, sending out long stolons to create new plants. "

Le fraisier s'est propagé rapidement, envoyant de longs stolons pour créer de nouvelles plantes.

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