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    Attrapé (en. Caught)

    /atʁape/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone that has been caught in a trap.
    He was caught by the police.
    Il a été attrapé par la police.
    Who suffers an undesired effect from a situation.
    She found herself caught in the lie.
    Elle s'est retrouvée attrapée dans le mensonge.
    Refers to an object, usually a trap.
    This thing is a flycatcher.
    Ce truc est un attrapé toutes les mouches.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'attraper', which combines 'à' and 'traper', of unknown origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    caught in the act
    Caught red-handed in an illegal act.
    attrapé en flagrant délit
    catch a cold
    Become ill due to the cold.
    attraper un coup de froid
    catch the ball on the bounce
    Quickly seize a favorable opportunity.
    attraper la balle au bond

    Related Words

    catch
    To take, seize, or capture something.
    attraper
    trap
    A trap intended to capture animals.
    attrape
    catching
    The action of catching something.
    attrapement

    Slang Meanings

    Being attracted or influenced by someone unexpectedly.
    He got caught by his charm.
    Il s'est fait attraper par son charme.
    Being stuck in a difficult situation.
    He is really caught in his lies.
    Il est vraiment attrapé dans ses mensonges.