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    Saisis (en. Seized)

    /sɛ.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something quickly.
    He grabbed the book before it fell.
    Il saisit le livre avant qu'il ne tombe.
    To understand or apprehend an idea.
    I finally grasp the meaning of this sentence.
    Je saisis enfin le sens de cette phrase.
    To catch or hold something.
    She grabbed his arm to prevent him from leaving.
    Elle saisit son bras pour l'empêcher de partir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saisire', meaning 'to catch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    To take advantage of an opportunity.
    saisir l'occasion
    seize the ball on the bounce
    To act at the right moment.
    saisir la balle au bond
    grasp the meaning
    To understand the meaning of something.
    saisir le sens

    Related Words

    seizure
    Action of seizing, often in a legal context.
    saisie
    striking
    Attention-grabbing, striking.
    saisissant
    grasping tool
    Tool used for grasping.
    saisissoir

    Slang Meanings

    Quickly grasp a situation.
    He caught on in no time.
    Il a saisi le truc en un rien de temps.
    To understand instantly.
    As soon as he explained, I got it right away.
    Dès qu'il a expliqué, j'ai saisi direct.