Translation of "seizing" to French

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Dictionary translations for "seizing"

seizing [ˈsi:zɪŋ] noun

pl. seizings

la saisie f

seize [si:z] verb Conjugation

seized / seized / seizing / seizes

saisir

He seized on the unprecedented opportunity.

Il a saisi cette occasion sans précédent.

conquérir (milit)

confisquer (law)

Contexts with "seizing"

He seized on the unprecedented opportunity. Il a saisi cette occasion sans précédent.

He seized an opportunity to speak. Il a saisi l'occasion de prendre la parole.

He seized the child's hand. Il se saisit de la main de l'enfant.

The police seized a large quantity of drugs at the school. Les policiers ont saisi une grande quantité de drogues à l'école.

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