How do you say "To steal my seat" in French?

"To steal my seat" in French is "Me voler ma place". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘To steal my seat’ in French

Q: What does "Me voler ma place" mean in English?

"Me voler ma place" means "To steal my seat" in English. Usage tip: With verbs like [voler], French often puts the person before the thing: [me voler ma place] = literally "steal me my spot." You can reuse that shape with other verbs too, like [me prendre mon verre].

Me voler ma place

muh voh-lay mah plahs

[muh voh-lay mah plahs]

💬 Usage Tip: With verbs like [voler], French often puts the person before the thing: [me voler ma place] = literally "steal me my spot." You can reuse that shape with other verbs too, like [me prendre mon verre].

Phrase Breakdown

[muh]

Object pronoun meaning 'me,' receiving the action.

Example

Tu vas me voler ma place juste quand je m'installe ?

Are you going to steal my spot just when I'm settling in?

voler

[voh-lay]

to steal

Verb meaning 'to steal'; here used playfully, not literally serious.

Example

Voler ma place, c'est une façon originale de dire bonsoir.

Stealing my spot is an original way to say hello.

[mah]

Possessive adjective showing something belongs to the speaker.

Example

Ma place au bar est très convoitée, apparemment.

My spot at the bar is very sought-after, apparently.

place

[plahs]

spot / seat

Can mean a place, spot, or seat depending on context.

Example

Cette place est libre, sauf si c'est déjà ta place préférée.

This spot is free, unless it's already your favorite one.

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