stealing

• Nom désignant l'action de prendre illicitement quelque chose à quelqu'un, ou l'action de se déplacer avec précaution pour éviter d'être découvert.

A noun referring to the act of taking something from someone unlawfully, or the act of moving carefully to avoid detection.

indénombrable

1. TheftB1formal

   The act of taking someone else's property without permission or legal right.

   vol

   • Stealing is a crime that can lead to serious consequences.
   • He was arrested for stealing a car.
   • The store has cameras to prevent stealing.
   • She admitted to stealing the money from her employer.

   Synonymesburglaryembezzlementlarcenymisappropriationpilferagerobberyshopliftingtheftthievery

2. Sneaking or moving quietlyB2informal

   The act of moving in a quiet, careful way to avoid being seen or heard.

   déplacement furtif

   • The cat was stealing through the tall grass toward the bird.
   • He was stealing down the hallway so as not to wake anyone.
   • She spent the afternoon stealing through the old library aisles.
   • The thief was stealing along the shadows of the alley.

   Synonymescreepingskulkingsneakingstealth

• 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