English–French

“thief” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/volœʁ/

Example

Le voleur a pris mon sac.

The thief took my bag.

Illustration for voleur (thief)

How to say “thief” in French

“Thief” in French is voleur.

A person quietly carrying away another person's belongings for personal gain.

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

Example sentences with voleur

Le voleur a été condamné.

The thief was convicted.

Tips for using voleur

  • Voleur is masculine, so the usual form is un voleur; the feminine form is une voleuse.

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