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snatches

/ˈsnætʃɪz/ /ˈsnætʃəz/

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noun

Saisie, prise rapide

A quick grab or catch.

Examples :

"The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning."

Le voltigeur de gauche fait une belle prise rapide pour terminer la manche.

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noun

Arraché

A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.

Examples :

"Maria excels in Olympic weightlifting; her snatches are powerful and precise. "

Maria excelle en haltérophilie olympique ; ses arrachés sont puissants et précis.

sport achievement event

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noun

Extrait, bribe

A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.

Examples :

"I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window."

J'ai entendu un extrait de Mozart en passant devant la fenêtre ouverte.

sound music communication language

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noun

Vulve, chatte

body sex anatomy organ

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Effort, effort bref

A brief period of exertion.

Examples :

"He got his chores done in snatches between video game rounds. "

Il a fait ses corvées par brefs efforts entre les parties de jeux vidéo.

action period time energy

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noun

Enrouement

A catching of the voice.

Examples :

"The singer's beautiful snatches of melody were captivating the audience. "

Les beaux enrouements de mélodie du chanteur captivaient le public.

sound language communication

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noun

Collation, casse-croûte

A hasty snack; a bite to eat.

Examples :

"Because I was running late for work, I only had time for a couple of quick snatches before rushing out the door. "

Comme j'étais en retard pour le travail, je n'ai eu le temps que de prendre quelques collations rapides avant de me précipiter hors de la porte.

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noun

Grief, objection

Examples :

"Her essay was good overall, but the teacher marked her down for a few minor snatches regarding formatting. "

Sa dissertation était bonne dans l'ensemble, mais le professeur l'a pénalisée pour quelques griefs mineurs concernant la mise en forme.

attitude language word

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verb

Saisir, arracher

To grasp and remove quickly.

Examples :

"He snatched up the phone."

Il a saisi le téléphone.

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verb

saisir, arracher

To attempt to seize something suddenly.

Examples :

"to snatch at a rope"

saisir une corde

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verb

Saisir, arracher

To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.

Examples :

"to snatch a kiss"

Saisir un baiser.

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verb

Voler, dérober

Examples :

"Someone has just snatched my purse!"

Quelqu'un vient de me voler mon sac à main !

property action police

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verb

Remporter, arracher

(by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.

Examples :

"The runner snatches the victory at the finish line, overtaking his opponent in the very last second. "

Le coureur remporte la victoire à la ligne d'arrivée, dépassant son adversaire à la toute dernière seconde.

achievement action sport game event outcome

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verb

Saisir, attraper

To do something quickly in the limited time available.

Examples :

"He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned."

Il a jeté un coup d'œil sur elle pendant que sa mère avait le dos tourné.