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nab in French

nab in French is choper, pogner — nab means to catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal.

nab in French

choper
verb
(informal, transitive) To grab or snatch something.
pogner
verb
(informal, transitive) To grab or snatch something.

What does "nab" mean?

  1. verb To catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal.
    "Police nabbed the shoplifter before he reached the exit."
  2. verb To grab or snatch something quickly, often before someone else can.
    "I managed to nab the last two tickets online."
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nab in a sentence

  • Police nabbed the shoplifter before he reached the exit.
  • She was nabbed for speeding just outside town.
  • I managed to nab the last two tickets online.

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What is "nab" in French?

"nab" in French is choper, pogner. nab means: To catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal.

How do you use "nab" in a sentence?

Example: "Police nabbed the shoplifter before he reached the exit." In French, "nab" is choper, pogner.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "nab": choper, pogner.

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