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    S'empara (en. Seized)

    sɑ̃.pa.ʁa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act in order to take control of something or someone.
    He seized power after the coup.
    Il s'empara du pouvoir après le coup d'État.
    To seize something suddenly.
    The thieves seized the jewels in the blink of an eye.
    Les voleurs s'emparèrent des bijoux en un clin d'œil.
    To become master of a situation.
    She took over the conversation with confidence.
    Elle s'empara de la conversation avec assurance.

    Etymology

    The verb 's'emparer' comes from the Latin 'impadare', which means 'to be in possession of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seize the minds
    To influence or control the thoughts of others.
    s'emparer des esprits
    to take possession of a place
    To take control of a place.
    s'emparer d'un lieu
    to capture attention
    To captivate someone's interest.
    s'emparer de l'attention

    Related Words

    grip
    Control, influence over someone.
    emprise
    seize
    To take firmly.
    saisir
    take possession
    To have control over something.
    prendre possession

    Slang Meanings

    To appropriate informally or illegally.
    He seized the stage uninvited.
    Il s'est emparé de la scène sans être invité.
    To take the lead in a situation.
    She took the microphone to speak.
    Elle s'est emparée du micro pour parler.