cambriolage

Definitions of cambriolage
  1. noun
    entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
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    types:
    attaque à main armée, violation
    trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
    type of:
    acte illégitime, crime
    a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
  2. noun
    trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
    synonyms: attaque à main armée, violation
  3. noun
    robbery at gunpoint
    synonyms: attaque de banque à main armée, attaque à main armée, attrape-nigaud, fric-frac, pillage, vol
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    type of:
    braquage, vol
    larceny by threat of violence
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