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capture in French

capture in French is capture, prisonnier, capturer — capture means to take hold of or seize something or someone by force.

capture in French

capture
noun
The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
prisonnier
noun
Something that has been captured; a captive.
capturer
verb
(transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
saisir
verb
(transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
enregistrer
verb
(transitive) To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.
capturer
verb
(transitive) To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.
capturer
verb
(transitive) To reproduce convincingly.
prendre
verb
(transitive) To remove or take control of an opponent’s piece in a game (e.g., chess, go, checkers).

What does "capture" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of or seize something or someone by force.
    "Soldiers captured the bridge before dawn."
  2. verb To record or represent something, especially so it can be seen or reviewed later.
    "The photograph perfectly captured the joy of the moment."
  3. noun The act of seizing or taking control of something, or the thing seized.
    "The capture of the city marked a turning point in the war."

capture in a sentence

  • Soldiers captured the bridge before dawn.
  • The goalkeeper capturing the ball ended the attack.
  • The photograph perfectly captured the joy of the moment.
  • The capture of the city marked a turning point in the war.

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What is "capture" in French?

"capture" in French is capture, prisonnier, capturer. capture means: To take hold of or seize something or someone by force.

How do you use "capture" in a sentence?

Example: "Soldiers captured the bridge before dawn." In French, "capture" is capture, prisonnier, capturer.

Are there other ways to say "capture" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "capture": capture, prisonnier, capturer, saisir, enregistrer, prendre.

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