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grab in French

grab in French is saisir, attraper, empoigner — grab means to take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

grab in French

saisir
verb
(transitive) To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
attraper
verb
(intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
empoigner
verb
(intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).

What does "grab" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
    "He grabbed his coat and ran out the door."
  2. verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
    "Let's grab some coffee before the meeting."
  3. verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
    "The opening scene really grabs the audience."
  4. noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.
    "He made a grab for the last seat on the train."

grab in a sentence

  • He grabbed his coat and ran out the door.
  • She grabbed the railing to keep from falling.
  • Let's grab some coffee before the meeting.
  • The opening scene really grabs the audience.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "grab" in French?

"grab" in French is saisir, attraper, empoigner. grab means: To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

How do you use "grab" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed his coat and ran out the door." In French, "grab" is saisir, attraper, empoigner.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "grab": saisir, attraper, empoigner.

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