voler

to fly

to steal

voler

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).

intransitive verb

1. (to move through the air)

a. to fly

Les cerfs-volants volent au-dessus de la mer.The kites fly above the sea.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).

transitive verb

2. (to take another person's belonging or idea without their permission)

a. to steal

Il te faut un antivol pour ne pas qu'on te vole ton vélo !You need a lock to prevent someone from stealing your bike!

b. to rob

Des pickpockets ont volé une dizaine de portefeuilles pendant le festival.Pickpockets robbed a dozen wallets during the festival.

3. (to swindle)

a. to rob

Cinq cents euros pour la réparation de ton lave-vaisselle ? Ces escrocs t'ont volé !Five hundred euros to get your dishwasher repaired? Those crooks robbed you!

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