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    S'emparer (en. To seize)

    /s‿ɑ̃.pa.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become master of something, take control.
    He seized control of the organization.
    Il s'est emparé du contrôle de l'organisation.
    To grasp or obtain something with force or skill.
    The gang seized the cash register.
    La bande s'est emparée de la caisse.
    To be overwhelmed by an emotion or an idea.
    Fear seized him when he heard the noise.
    La peur s'est emparée de lui lorsqu'il a entendu le bruit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to prepare' with the prefix 's' indicating the action upon oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize one's destiny
    Take control of one's life.
    s'emparer de son destin
    seize attention
    Captivate someone's attention.
    s'emparer de l'attention
    seize an opportunity
    Take advantage of an opportunity that arises.
    s'emparer d'une opportunité

    Related Words

    grip
    Control or domination exercised over someone.
    emprise
    grasp
    To take or obtain something quickly.
    saisir
    capture
    The act of taking possession of something or someone by force.
    capture

    Slang Meanings

    To gain something unexpectedly.
    He seized first place in the contest without warning.
    Il s'est emparé de la première place du concours sans prévenir.
    To quickly appropriate something.
    The guys seized the last pizza.
    Les gars se sont emparés du dernier pizza.