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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
se raccrocher à, essayer de saisir
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Exemples
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
Elle saisirait toute chance de réparer leur relation brisée.
02
se cramponner à, essayer de saisir
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Exemples
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
L'enfant a essayé d'attraper les ballons qui s'envolaient.
