seize in French
seize in French is saisir, s'emparer de, se gripper — seize means to grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
seize in French
saisir
saisir
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
s'emparer de
(transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
se gripper
(intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
What does "seize" mean?
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verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
"She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling."
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verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
"If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now."
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verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
"The authorities can seize goods that were brought into the country illegally."
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verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.
"A sudden panic seized her as the lights went out."
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seize in a sentence
- She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling.
- The goalkeeper dived to seize the ball before anyone else could reach it.
- If you want that job, you must seize the opportunity now.
- They seized the chance to travel while the children were still small.
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What is "seize" in French?
"seize" in French is saisir, s'emparer de, se gripper. seize means: To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
How do you use "seize" in a sentence?
Example: "She had to seize the railing to stop herself from falling." In French, "seize" is saisir, s'emparer de, se gripper.
Are there other ways to say "seize" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "seize": saisir, s'emparer de, se gripper.
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