saisir
to seize, to grasp
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/sɛ.ziʁ/
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Cultural Note
Saisir is a regular -ir verb (2nd group) with the -iss- infix. It has legal meaning too: 'saisir un tribunal' means to bring a matter before a court.
📝 Example Sentences
Il a saisi l'occasion sans hésiter.
He seized the opportunity without hesitating.
Je n'ai pas bien saisi ce que tu as dit.
I didn't quite grasp what you said.