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seizure in French

seizure in French is saisie, attaque, crise — seizure means the act of taking something by force or by legal authority.

seizure in French

saisie
noun
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
attaque
noun
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
crise
noun
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
attaque
noun
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
accès
noun
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.

What does "seizure" mean?

  1. noun The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
    "Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods."
  2. noun A sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, often causing convulsions, common in epilepsy.
    "He had his first seizure at the age of nine."
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seizure in a sentence

  • Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods.
  • The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
  • He had his first seizure at the age of nine.
  • The medication is meant to reduce the frequency of seizures.

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What is "seizure" in French?

"seizure" in French is saisie, attaque, crise. seizure means: The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.

How do you use "seizure" in a sentence?

Example: "Customs officers carried out the seizure of the smuggled goods." In French, "seizure" is saisie, attaque, crise.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "seizure": saisie, attaque, crise, accès.

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