No. 9,616 in French
dérober
"To steal" or "to take away secretly."
In a sentence
Elle déroba un regard rapide vers lui.
She stole a quick glance at him.
Used metaphorically to mean stealing or taking something fleetingly, like a glance.
Le voleur a dérobé les bijoux précieux de la vitrine.
The thief stole the precious jewelry from the showcase.
Used literally to mean stealing or taking something unlawfully.
Elle dérobe ses véritables intentions sous un sourire amical.
She conceals her true intentions under a friendly smile.
Used figuratively to mean hiding or concealing something intentionally.
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