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    Saisit (en. Grasped)

    /sɛ.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take possession of something quickly.
    He seized the book from the table.
    Il saisit le livre sur la table.
    To understand or realize information clearly.
    She finally grasped the meaning of the sentence.
    Elle saisit enfin le sens de la phrase.
    To take hold of something by force.
    The police seized the weapons during the operation.
    Les policiers saisissent les armes lors de l'opération.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb to seize, from Latin 'sacire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    Take advantage of an opportunity.
    saisir l'occasion
    catch in midair
    Grab something while passing quickly.
    saisir au vol
    seize the ball on the bounce
    React quickly to a situation without hesitation.
    saisir la balle au bond

    Related Words

    seizure
    Action of taking or capturing.
    saisie
    seizing
    Strikingly or noticeably attention-grabbing.
    saisissant
    seizer
    A person who seizes.
    saisisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To understand something quickly.
    He got the trick in no time.
    Il a saisi le truc en un rien de temps.
    To grab an opportunity.
    She seized her chance and applied for the position.
    Elle a saisi sa chance et a postulé pour le poste.