French translation of larcenist is 
larcenist

Meaning of "larcenist" in English

A "larcenist" is a person who commits larceny, which is the unlawful taking of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Larceny is a form of theft and does not involve the use of force or breaking and entering. The term "larcenist" highlights the action of stealing discreetly or deceptively. Unlike robbery, larceny typically involves the theft of items without direct confrontation or violence.

Meaning of "larcenist" in French

In French, the term "larcenist" can be translated to "voleur" or "chapardeur" depending on the context. It refers to a person who engages in theft or steals discreetly. Like in English, a "larcenist" in French does not use force or violence in their actions—it encompasses the act of quietly taking someone else's possessions with the intention of depriving the rightful owner permanently.

Pronunciation of "larcenist" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈlɑːr.sə.nɪst]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "larcenist"; it is pronounced consistently across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "larcenist" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [vo.lœʁ] or [ʃa.paʁ.dœʁ]

Pronunciation Variations: "Voleur" and "chapardeur" are commonly used in France, with no significant regional differences in their pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The larcenist was caught in the act by the security cameras. (Le voleur a été pris sur le fait par les caméras de sécurité.)
2. A notorious larcenist was finally apprehended last night. (Un voleur notoire a finalement été arrêté la nuit dernière.)
3. The police are on the lookout for a skilled larcenist. (La police est à la recherche d'un voleur habile.)
4. She was accused of being a larcenist by her neighbors. (Elle a été accusée d'être une voleuse par ses voisins.)
5. The young larcenist managed to escape with the stolen goods. (Le jeune voleur a réussi à s'échapper avec les objets volés.)
6. His career as a larcenist ended when he was caught red-handed. (Sa carrière de voleur s'est terminée lorsqu'il a été pris en flagrant délit.)
7. The museum hired extra security to deter larcenists. (Le musée a engagé une sécurité supplémentaire pour dissuader les voleurs.)
8. Her reputation as a larcenist preceded her wherever she went. (Sa réputation de voleuse la précédait partout où elle allait.)
9. A skilled larcenist can often avoid detection for a long time. (Un voleur habile peut souvent éviter d'être détecté pendant longtemps.)
10. The town has been plagued by a persistent larcenist. (La ville a été tourmentée par un voleur persistant.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "larcenist" in English

Synonyms: thief, pilferer, burglar, robber, purloiner, filcher, burglar, bandit, raider, shoplifter.

Antonyms: law-abider, giver, donor, benefactor, altruist.

Similar Words: pickpocket, shoplifter, embezzler, swindler, fraudster, kleptomaniac, marauder.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "larcenist" in French

Synonyms: voleur, chapardeur, cambrioleur, filou, détrousseur, escamoteur, maraudeur, pilleur, brigand, fraudeur.

Antonyms: honnête, donateur, philanthrope, bienfaiteur.

Similar Words: pickpocket, voleuse, escroc, escamoteur, kleptomane, filou.

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