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    Capture (en. Capture)

    /kap.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of taking or seizing people, animals, or objects.
    Capturing the animal took a lot of time.
    La capture de l'animal a nécessité beaucoup de temps.
    Image or recording of a scene.
    This photographic capture is very successful.
    Cette capture photographique est très réussie.
    verb
    To grab, take, or control something.
    He managed to capture the opposing flag.
    Il a réussi à capturer le drapeau adverse.
    To record an image or sound.
    He captured the moment with his camera.
    Il a capturé le moment avec son appareil photo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'captura', which means 'taking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    screenshot
    Image of a display on a computer or mobile device screen.
    capture d'écran
    image capture
    Process of taking a still image from a video sequence.
    capture d'image
    data capture
    Method of collecting information or data in a system.
    capture de données

    Related Words

    capture
    The verb that means to seize or take something.
    capturer
    captive
    A person or animal that is held or imprisoned.
    captif
    identity capture
    Theft or falsification of personal information.
    capture d'identité

    Slang Meanings

    To make a good score
    He made a capture of the team's best player.
    Il a fait une capture de la meilleure joueuse de l'équipe.
    To catch someone in the act
    She caught him cheating.
    Elle l'a capturé en train de tricher.