English–French

“burglar” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɑ̃bʁijolœʁ/

Example

La voisine a appelé la police quand elle a vu le cambrioleur.

When the neighbor saw the burglar, she called the police.

Illustration for cambrioleur (burglar)

How to say “burglar” in French

“Burglar” in French is cambrioleur.

A person prying open a door or window and searching a home for valuables.

Full entry for cambrioleur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cambrioleur

La caméra de sécurité a filmé le cambrioleur.

The security camera filmed the burglar.

Tips for using cambrioleur

  • Cambrioleur is masculine, while the feminine form is cambrioleuse.

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