steal

• Nom désignant l'acte de voler quelque chose qui ne vous appartient pas, sans permission, ou l'objet volé.

A noun referring to the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission, or the item that is taken.

1. Bargain or great dealB2informal

   An excellent value for money; something bought very cheaply.

   bonne affaire

   • That jacket for $20 was an absolute steal!
   • I got these tickets for half price - what a steal.
   • The hotel room was a steal at that rate during peak season.

   Synonymesbargainbuydealgiveawaysnip

2. Act of theftB1formal

   The act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

   vol

   • The police investigated the steal of the valuable painting.
   • It was a bold steal from the museum.
   • Petty steals are common in crowded markets.

   Synonymesburglarylarcenypilferagerobberytheftthievery

• Verbe désignant l'action de s'approprier secrètement les biens d'autrui sans autorisation.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

verbe irrégulier

1. Take without permissionA2formal

   To take something that belongs to someone else without their permission and without intending to return it.

   voler

   • Someone stole my bike from the garage.
   • He was caught trying to steal money from the store.
   • Thieves stole jewelry from the museum.

   Synonymesappropriatefilchliftlootmisappropriatenickpilferpinchplunderpurloinrobshopliftswipethieve

   Antonymesbestowdonategivereturn

2. Move secretly or quietlyB1informal

   To move somewhere quietly and carefully so as not to be seen or heard.

   se faufiler

   • She stole a glance at him across the room.
   • He stole out of the house at midnight.
   • The cat stole into the kitchen unnoticed.

   Synonymescreeppadprowlskulkslinkslipsneaktiptoe

3. Do exceptionally wellB2slangamerican

   Informal: to perform very well or be outstanding in a situation.

   Briller, exceller

   • She stole the show with her performance.
   • He stole the game with that last goal.
   • The new player stole everyone's attention.

   Synonymesdominateexcelimpressoutshineshineslaystand outupstagewow

Variantes phrasalsteal away