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    Emparé (en. Seized)

    /ɑ̃.pa.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been seized or taken possession of.
    The traffic cone was seized by the wind.
    Le cône de signalisation a été emparé par le vent.
    Refers to something that is under the control or influence of someone.
    He seized his mind with negative thoughts.
    Il a emparé son esprit de pensées négatives.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'emparer', derived from Old French 'emparer', meaning to take possession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seize something
    To take possession of something.
    s'emparer de quelque chose
    to seize attention
    To captivate someone's attention.
    s'emparer de l'attention
    to seize a place
    To occupy a space or position.
    s'emparer d'un lieu

    Related Words

    seize
    To take possession.
    emparer
    possess
    To have in one's property.
    posséder
    capture
    To take something by force.
    capturer

    Slang Meanings

    To take something suddenly.
    I seized the keys without him seeing it.
    J'ai emparé les clés sans qu'il le voie.
    To seize an opportunity.
    He seized the chance as soon as it presented itself.
    Il s'est emparé de la chance dès qu'elle s'est présentée.