English–French

“burglary” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɑ̃bʁijolaʒ/

Example

Il y a eu un cambriolage dans notre rue hier soir.

There was a burglary on our street last night.

Illustration for cambriolage (burglary)

How to say “burglary” in French

“Burglary” in French is cambriolage.

A dwelling with a breached entrance and missing possessions after a burglary.

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

Example sentences with cambriolage

Nous avons été victimes d'un cambriolage pendant nos vacances.

We were the victims of a burglary during our vacation.

Tips for using cambriolage

  • Cambriolage is more specific than vol when the theft involves unlawful entry into a home.

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