Rechercher
to seize
01
saisir
to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something
Transitive: to seize sth
Example
In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground.
The eagle swooped down to seize a fish from the water with its talons.
The goalkeeper managed to seize the ball just before the opponent could score.
02
saisir, prendre par la force
to take something forcefully, typically through authority or power
Transitive: to seize a property or resources
Example
The rebels seized control of the city's main square, barricading the streets and declaring their independence.
The military forces seized the enemy's ammunition depot, crippling their ability to launch further attacks.
The government seized the land from indigenous communities to make way for a new highway project.
03
confisquer, saisir
to confiscate or take possession of items under legal authority
Transitive: to seize possessions or assets
Example
Following a court order, the tax authorities seized the businessman's assets to cover his outstanding tax liabilities.
The customs officials seized the counterfeit goods being smuggled into the country through the port.
The bank seized the assets of the bankrupt company to recover outstanding debts owed to its creditors.
04
saisir, captiver
to capture one's interest or attention in a compelling or captivating manner
Transitive: to seize interest or attention
Example
The breathtaking view from the mountaintop seized our attention.
The opening lines of the novel seized my imagination, drawing me into the story from the very first page.
The gripping plot of the thriller novel seized her imagination.
05
saisir, emporter
(of an emotion or sensation) to impact someone intensely
Transitive: to seize sb
Example
A sudden sense of excitement seized him as he realized he had won the competition.
A sense of foreboding seized him as dark clouds gathered on the horizon.
A wave of joy seized her as she held her newborn baby for the first time.
06
saisir, attacher
to secure two or more ropes or lines by using a smaller line to tie them together
Transitive: to seize two ropes or lines
Ditransitive: to seize a rope to another rope or a support
Example
The sailor used a thin twine to seize the loose ends of the ropes.
During the maintenance of the ship 's rigging, the crew had to seize several frayed lines to prevent any potential accidents.
As the ship faced rough seas, the crew quickly seized the lines to prevent any unnecessary slack.
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