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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
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
Il a commencé à saisir toute opportunité pour sauver son entreprise en difficulté.
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
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
Elle essaya d'attraper le livre qui tombait avant qu'il ne touche le sol.
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
L'enfant a essayé d'attraper les ballons qui s'envolaient.
