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English to French Dictionary

grabbed Meaning in French (grabbed signification en français)

saisir
saisir in English:grabbed
Phonetic:sɛ.ziʁ
Plural: grabbed
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de grabbed en français est saisir. (Prendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un soudainement et brusquement, ou saisir rapidement une opportunité.)

Definitions of Grabbed

  1. 1
    verb
    saisir

    To take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly, or to quickly seize an opportunity.

    Prendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un soudainement et brusquement, ou saisir rapidement une opportunité.

Example Sentences

casual

“He grabbed the child's hand to prevent him from falling.”

Il a saisi la main de l'enfant pour l'empêcher de tomber.

casual

“The thief grabbed her purse and ran away quickly.”

Le voleur a saisi son sac à main et s'est enfui rapidement.

casual

“She grabbed the opportunity to study abroad.”

Elle a saisi l'opportunité d'étudier à l'étranger.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

attraperempoigner

In English:

seizedsnatchedclutchedgraspedcaught

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

lâcherrelâcher

In English:

releasedlet godroppedrelinquished

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegrab
third person singulargrabs
present participlegrabbing
agent noungrabber

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

grab a biteexpression

To get something to eat quickly.

grab a seatexpression

To sit down, often quickly or informally.

grab the opportunitycollocation

To take advantage of a chance quickly.