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    S'empare (en. Seizes)

    /sɑ̃.paʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take possession of something or someone.
    The army took over the city after several days of fighting.
    L'armée s'empare de la ville au bout de plusieurs jours de combat.
    To take power or control.
    He took his colleague's idea without giving him credit.
    Il s'est emparé de l'idée de son collègue sans lui donner de crédit.
    To have a significant influence or mastery over something.
    Fear seized the crowd upon the announcement of the disaster.
    La peur s'empare de la foule lors de l'annonce de la catastrophe.

    Etymology

    Formation of the verb s'emparer, derived from the verb 'emparer' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    Take advantage of an opportunity.
    s'emparer de l'occasion
    take hold of a subject
    Take control or initiative over a topic.
    s'emparer d'un sujet

    Related Words

    control
    Control or domination over something.
    emprise
    takeover
    Action of taking something.
    prise
    seizure
    Action of seizing or confiscating something.
    saisie

    Slang Meanings

    To take unexpectedly.
    He grabbed the remote control before I even arrived.
    Lui, il s'est emparé de la télécommande avant même que je n'arrive.
    To steal something quickly.
    He took the last piece of cake without asking.
    Il a emparé le dernier morceau de gâteau sans demander.