This is the 11859th most frequent French word.
subtiliser
To steal secretly or to subtly remove.
The verb 'subtiliser' is used here to mean 'to stealthily take away' or 'to filch' something, emphasizing the act of obtaining in a sneaky manner.
Il a réussi à subtiliser la clé sans que personne ne le remarque.
He managed to stealthily take the key without anyone noticing.
In this context, 'subtiliser' is employed to describe thievery or the act of stealing, especially in a subtle or cunning way.
Elle prétendait qu'on lui avait subtilisé son portefeuille.
She claimed that someone had stolen her wallet.
Here, 'subtiliser' conveys the idea of surreptitiously taking or pilfering items, implying a mischievous or unauthorized action.