grasp in French
grasp in French is saisir, agripper, comprendre — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
grasp in French
saisir
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
agripper
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
saisir
comprendre
What does "grasp" mean?
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verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
"The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go."
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verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
"Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information."
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noun A firm hold or grip.
"The climber slipped, but his grasp on the ledge held firm."
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noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
"He has a good grasp of grammar, but his vocabulary is still small."
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grasp in a sentence
- The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go.
- He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
- Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information.
- It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
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What is "grasp" in French?
"grasp" in French is saisir, agripper, comprendre. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go." In French, "grasp" is saisir, agripper, comprendre.
Are there other ways to say "grasp" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "grasp": saisir, agripper, comprendre.
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