Seize (en. Sixteen)

/sɛz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Take something suddenly or violently.

He seized the moment to act.

Il a saisi le moment pour agir.

Capture or arrest someone.

The police arrested the suspect.

La police a saisi le suspect.

Gain control over something.

She seized the opportunity to work abroad.

Elle a saisi l'opportunité de travailler à l'étranger.

The origin of the word 'seize' comes from the Latin 'capiere' meaning 'to take'.

seize an opportunity

take advantage of an opportunity

saisir une occasion

take hold of something

take with determination

se saisir de quelque chose

seize the ball on the bounce

take advantage of a chance

saisir la balle au bond

seizure

Action of taking something.

saisie

grasp

Verb associated with the actions of taking or capturing.

saisir

capture

Action of taking.

prise

quickly seizing an opportunity

He took the chance to go out.

Il a saisi l'occase de sortir.

taking something by surprise

She seized the right moment to enter.

Elle a saisi le bon moment pour entrer.