cambrioler

Cambrioler is a French verb meaning "to burglarize" or "to break into" a building or property, typically with the intention of stealing. It refers to the act of committing a burglary or a break-in.

Explanation:

• Root and Structure: The verb comes from cambriolage, which means "burglary" or "break-in". The suffix -er indicates it is a regular first-group verb.

• Meaning:

  • To commit a burglary.
  • To unlawfully enter a house or place with intent to steal.

Usage Example:

• Ils ont cambriolé la maison pendant les vacances.
  (They burglarized the house during the holidays.)

Synonyms:

• Voler (to steal)
• Dévaliser (to rob, to loot)
• Piller (to plunder)

Antonyms:

• There is no exact opposite verb meaning "not to burglarize," but verbs like:
  • Protéger (to protect)
  • Sécuriser (to secure)
    can be seen as antonyms by implication.

Summary:

"Cambrioler" means to illegally enter a place, normally a house, to steal. It is a crime-related term specifically about burglary.