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voler

English translation of voler

fly

The French word 'voler' is used to describe the action of flying, just like in English. However, it is important to note that 'voler' can also mean 'to steal', so context is key. For example, 'L'oiseau vole dans le ciel' translates to 'The bird flies in the sky', while 'Il a volé mon vélo' means 'He stole my bike'.


Example sentences using: voler

L'oiseau peut voler haut dans le ciel.

English translation of L'oiseau peut voler haut dans le ciel.

The bird can fly high in the sky.

In this context, 'voler' is used to describe an action that an bird can do. In English, 'voler' is translated as 'to fly'. So, the bird can fly high in the sky.

Il a été arrêté pour avoir voler la voiture.

English translation of Il a été arrêté pour avoir voler la voiture.

He was arrested for stealing the car.

In this context, 'voler' is used to describe the act of unlawfully taking someone else's property. So, the English translation is 'to steal'. Therefore, 'he was arrested for stealing the car'.

Les avions commencent à voler après le décollage.

English translation of Les avions commencent à voler après le décollage.

Planes begin to fly after takeoff.

In this context, 'voler' is used to describe what planes do after takeoff. In English, 'voler' is translated as 'to fly'. Hence, the phrase means 'planes begin to fly after takeoff'.

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