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    Emparer (en. To seize)

    /ɑ̃.pa.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To appropriate something.
    He managed to seize the hidden treasure.
    Il a réussi à s'emparer du trésor caché.
    To take control of something.
    The pirates seized the ship.
    Les pirates se sont emparés du navire.
    To obtain something by force.
    The protesters attempted to take over the government building.
    Les manifestants ont tenté de s'emparer du bâtiment gouvernemental.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'imparare', meaning 'to take from a place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seize something
    To take possession of something.
    s'emparer de quelque chose
    to seize power
    To take control of an authority or government.
    s'emparer d'un pouvoir

    Related Words

    grip
    Power or control exerted over something.
    emprise
    capture
    The action of seizing or taking.
    prise
    to take
    To seize or obtain something.
    prendre

    Slang Meanings

    To steal something informally.
    He grabbed the last beer without asking.
    Il a emparé la dernière bière sans demander.
    To appropriate an idea or concept.
    He took my joke and told it to everyone.
    Il s'est emparé de ma blague et l'a racontée à tous.