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seize in French

seize in French is saisir, [[emparer|s'emparer de]], se gripper — seize means to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

seize in French

saisir
verb
saisir
verb
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
[[emparer|s'emparer de]]
verb
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
se gripper
verb
(intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.

What does "seize" mean?

  1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
  3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
  4. verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
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What is "seize" in French?

"seize" in French is saisir, [[emparer|s'emparer de]], se gripper. seize means: To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "seize": saisir, [[emparer|s'emparer de]], se gripper.

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