Oxford Colour French Dictionary
vol, n. [French]
Pronunciation: /vɒl/ (English approximation of French pronunciation: /vɔl/)
Etymology: < French vol, from Latin volatus, past participle of volare ‘to fly’ (in the sense of flight), or from vol in the sense of theft, from Latin volare used figuratively or from volō, ‘I wish, I will’.
1. Flight
a. The act or process of flying through the air.
Used esp. in reference to birds, aircraft, or other airborne objects.
Examples:
– L’oiseau prend son vol au lever du soleil. — The bird takes flight at sunrise.
– Le vol de cet avion était retardé. — The flight of this plane was delayed.
2. Theft
a. The act of stealing; larceny.
Used when referring to unlawful taking of property.
Examples:
– Il a été accusé de vol à l’étalage. — He was charged with shoplifting (theft).
– Le vol de bijoux a eu lieu pendant la nuit. — The theft of jewelry occurred during the night.