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    Attraper (en. Catch)

    /a.tʁa.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To seize or take something that is in motion.
    He managed to catch the bus just in time.
    Il a réussi à attraper le bus juste à temps.
    To obtain or acquire something.
    She caught a good book at the library.
    Elle a attrapé un bon livre à la bibliothèque.
    Contagion of disease.
    Be careful, you might catch a cold if you go out without a coat.
    Attention, tu risques d'attraper un rhume si tu sors sans manteau.
    To surprise someone.
    I didn't want to catch him lying.
    Je ne voulais pas l'attraper en train de mentir.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'atraper', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'traper' (to take).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Catch the ball on the rebound
    Seize an opportunity at the right moment.
    attraper la balle au bond
    Take a hit
    Receive an unexpected blow or criticism.
    attraper un coup
    Catch the flu
    Become ill with the flu.
    attraper la grippe
    Grab something by the collar
    Seize something decisively.
    attraper quelque chose par le col

    Related Words

    Catching
    The action of catching, especially in the context of a game or sport.
    attrapage
    Caught
    Past participle of the verb catch, meaning that something has been seized.
    attrapé
    Catching
    One who performs the action of catching.
    attrapant

    Slang Meanings

    To get caught by the police or authorities.
    He got caught by the cops while stealing.
    Il s'est fait attraper par les flics en train de voler.
    To be surprised by something unpleasant.
    I got caught in the rain without an umbrella.
    Je me suis fait attraper par la pluie sans parapluie.