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pilfered

/ˈpɪlfəd/

/ˈpɪlfərd/

Translations

pilferedpast participle

/ˈpɪlfəd/

/ˈpɪlfərd/

Past participle of the verb "pilfer" functioning as a non-gradable adjective.

voléPour des biens ou des objets, au sens de « dérobé ».

The pilfered goods were hidden in the back of the warehouse.

Les marchandises volées étaient cachées au fond de l'entrepôt.

Additional translations

chapardéRegistre familier ; insiste sur un vol de faible importance ou de petites quantités.

Synonyms

pilferverb

pilfered

Past Simple

pilfered

Past Simple

pilfered

Past Participle

pilfering

Gerund

/ˈpɪlfə/

/ˈpɪlfər/

chaparderVoler de petites choses ou en petites quantités.

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies from the storeroom.

L’employé a été surpris en train de chaparder des fournitures de bureau dans le local de stockage.

Additional translations

déroberPlus soutenu ; implique souvent un vol discret et de faible ampleur.

Synonyms

Definitions

pilferedpast participle

Stolen or taken in small quantities, typically referring to items that have been taken without permission.

The pilfered goods were hidden in the back of the warehouse.

pilferverb

To steal things of little value or in small quantities.

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies from the storeroom.

To steal, especially habitually and in small amounts, without using violence.

Workers were discovered pilfering from the warehouse night after night.