How is the word saisir translated from French to English

Prendre quelque chose brusquement et fermement.

To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

verb
English translation
Grab

Examples with “saisir”

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  • Il m'a saisi le bras et m'a tiré en arrière. He grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

  • Allons attraper un sandwich avant le film. Let's grab a sandwich before the movie.

  • Saisis la barre avant que le bus ne tourne. Grab the railing before the bus turns.

  • Tu peux attraper un en-cas pour la route ? Can you grab a snack for the road?

  • Elle a essayé de saisir le verre qui tombait. She tried to grab the falling glass.

  • Chaque vendredi, on attrape un morceau ici même. Every Friday we grab a bite right here.

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FAQ about “saisir”

How is “saisir” translated from French?
“saisir” translates into English as “Grab”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “saisir” mean?
Meaning of “saisir”: Prendre quelque chose brusquement et fermement. In English — “Grab”.
What part of speech is “saisir”?
“saisir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “saisir”?
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