verb🔗Sharesaisit, s'empare deTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture."The police officer seizes the suspect's arm to prevent him from running away. "L'agent de police saisit le bras du suspect pour l'empêcher de s'enfuir.actionpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir, profiter deTo take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance)."Seeing a great sale, Sarah seized the opportunity to buy new shoes. "Voyant une super promotion, Sarah a saisi l'opportunité d'acheter de nouvelles chaussures.actionachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisit, s'empare deTo take possession of (by force, law etc.)."to seize a ship after libeling"saisir un navire après diffamationlawpolicemilitaryactionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisit, prendTo have a sudden and powerful effect upon."a fever seized him"Une fièvre s'est emparée de lui.actionsensationmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLier, attacherTo bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line."to seize or stop one rope on to another"Pour lier ou arrêter une corde à une autre.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFixer, attacherTo fasten, fix."The mechanic seizes the bolt tightly with his wrench before turning it. "Le mécanicien fixe fermement le boulon avec sa clé avant de le tourner.technicalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharesaisit, s'empare deTo lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon)."to seize on the neck of a horse"saisir le cou d'un chevalactionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir une crise, être pris de convulsionsTo have a seizure."The sick child sometimes seizes with a high fever. "L'enfant malade a parfois des crises avec une forte fièvre.medicinebodydiseasephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, immobiliserTo bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up."Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again."La rouille a bloqué le moteur, qui n'a plus jamais fonctionné.technicalmachineactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoumettreTo submit for consideration to a deliberative body."The student seizes the proposed amendment to the school's dress code and submits it to the student council for review. "L'étudiant soumet l'amendement proposé au code vestimentaire de l'école et le soumet au conseil étudiant pour examen.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir, déférer(with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court)."This Court will remain seized of this matter."Ce tribunal restera saisi de cette affaire.lawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
