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    Saisissait (en. Seized)

    /sɛ.zi.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take possession of something.
    He was seizing the book impatiently.
    Il saisissait le livre avec impatience.
    To understand clearly or fully an idea.
    She quickly grasped the difficult concepts.
    Elle saisissait rapidement les concepts difficiles.
    To catch or grip tightly.
    The cat seized the mouse with its claws.
    Le chat saisissait la souris avec ses griffes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'surgere', meaning 'to rise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    Take advantage of an opportunity
    saisir l'occasion
    seize the ball on the bounce
    Act quickly on an opportunity
    saisir la balle au bond
    grasp an idea
    Understand or perceive a thought
    saisir une idée

    Related Words

    seize
    To take possession or understand something.
    saisir
    seizure
    Action of taking or confiscating something.
    saisie
    seizing
    That attracts attention by its intensity.
    saisissant

    Slang Meanings

    Seize an opportunity
    You have to seize the moment before it passes.
    Il faut saisit le moment avant qu'il ne passe.
    Understand quickly
    She got the hang of it in no time.
    Elle a saisit le truc en deux temps trois mouvements.