catch in French
catch in French is arrest, prise, proie — catch means to capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
catch in French
arrest
prise
(countable) Something which is captured or caught.
proie
(countable) Something which is captured or caught.
prise
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
conquête
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
touche
(countable, colloquial, by extension) A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
loquet
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
loqueteau
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
verrou
(countable) A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
couille
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
hic
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
attraper
choper
attraper
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
prendre
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
intercepter
(transitive, computing) To handle an exception. [from 20thc.]
attraper
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
saisir
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
prendre
suivre
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
What does "catch" mean?
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verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
"She caught the frisbee with one hand."
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verb To become infected with an illness.
"He caught a cold on the flight home."
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verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
"Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
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noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
"The offer sounded great, but there had to be a catch."
catch in a sentence
- She caught the frisbee with one hand.
- Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
- He caught a cold on the flight home.
- Sorry, I didn't catch your name.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "catch" in French?
"catch" in French is arrest, prise, proie. catch means: To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
How do you use "catch" in a sentence?
Example: "She caught the frisbee with one hand." In French, "catch" is arrest, prise, proie.
Are there other ways to say "catch" in French?
Yes — French has 16 translations listed for "catch": arrest, prise, proie, conquête, touche, loquet.
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