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How is the word saisir translated from French to English

Prendre officiellement le bien de quelqu'un et le garder.

To officially take and keep someone's property.

verb
English translation
impound

Examples with “saisir”

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  • La police a saisi sa voiture. — The police impounded his car.

  • La police saisira toute voiture garée illégalement. — The police will impound any illegally parked cars.

  • Le refuge mettra les chiens errants en fourrière aujourd'hui. — The shelter will impound stray dogs today.

  • La douane peut saisir le colis si tu ne payes pas les frais. — Customs may impound the parcel if you skip the fee.

  • Peuvent-ils saisir mon véhicule pour des amendes impayées ? — Can they impound my vehicle for unpaid tickets?

  • Ont-ils décidé de mettre l'animal sauvage en fourrière ? — Did they decide to impound the wild animal?

  • La ville peut saisir les vélos laissés sur le trottoir. — The city can impound bikes left on the sidewalk.

  • Ne saisissez pas mon vélo, j'en ai besoin aujourd'hui. — Please don't impound my bike; I need it today.

  • Mettez en fourrière tout animal laissé sans surveillance. — Please impound any pets left unattended.

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FAQ about “saisir”

How is “saisir” translated from French?
“saisir” translates into English as “impound”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “saisir” mean?
Meaning of “saisir”: Prendre officiellement le bien de quelqu'un et le garder. In English — “impound”.
What part of speech is “saisir”?
“saisir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “saisir”?
Example sentences with “saisir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “saisir”?
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