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capture

UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/

Translations

capturenoun
captures
pl
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
priseSens général : action de saisir, de prendre ou de s’emparer de quelque chose ou de quelqu’un.
The capture of the fugitive was a major success for the police department.
La prise du fugitif a été un grand succès pour la police.
captureSens technique, notamment en informatique, en photographie ou en traitement de données.
The capture of data from the survey was completed by the end of the week.
La capture des données du sondage a été terminée à la fin de la semaine.
Additional translations
priseSens militaire ou figuré : personne ou chose capturée ; emploi aussi pour la prise d’un lieu.
priseJeux de plateau, notamment aux échecs et aux dames.
Synonyms
seizure
taking
grasp
arrest
acquisition
collection
captureverb
captured
Past Simple
captured
Past Participle
capturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
capturerPrendre de force ou s’emparer de.
The army managed to capture the enemy's stronghold after a long battle.
L’armée a réussi à capturer le bastion ennemi après une longue bataille.
saisirEnregistrer ou recueillir fidèlement des données, une image ou un son.
The photographer was able to capture the beauty of the sunset perfectly.
Le photographe a pu saisir parfaitement la beauté du coucher de soleil.
captiverAttirer et retenir l’attention ou l’intérêt.
The novel captured the imagination of readers worldwide.
Le roman a captivé l’imagination des lecteurs du monde entier.
Additional translations
saisirFaire ressortir ou rendre fidèlement une impression, une ambiance ou une essence.
prendreJeux de plateau, notamment aux échecs ; emploi usuel pour enlever une pièce adverse.
Synonyms
catch
seize
grasp
take
snare
trap
apprehend
secure
record
document
Antonyms
release
let go
captureadjective
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "capture card"); not normally gradable.
de captureEmploi adjectival technique, surtout avec les logiciels, les données, l’image ou le son.
The team installed new capture software to record user activity.
L’équipe a installé un nouveau logiciel de capture pour enregistrer l’activité des utilisateurs.

Definitions

capturenoun
The act of catching, seizing, or taking something or someone by force or strategy.
The capture of the fugitive was a major success for the police department.
The process of recording or collecting data or information.
The capture of data from the survey was completed by the end of the week.
A person or thing that has been caught or taken, especially in war.
The soldiers were proud of their capture, a high-ranking enemy officer.
The act of taking control of a place or situation.
The capture of the city marked a turning point in the war.
The act of taking an opposing piece or token in chess, checkers, or a similar game.
His bold capture of the queen shifted the momentum of the chess match.
captureverb
To take into one's possession or control by force.
The army managed to capture the enemy's stronghold after a long battle.
To record or express accurately in a lasting form.
The photographer was able to capture the beauty of the sunset perfectly.
To attract and hold the interest and attention of.
The novel captured the imagination of readers worldwide.
To succeed in representing or evoking a particular mood or feeling.
The artist captured the essence of the city in his painting.
In board games such as chess, to remove an opponent's piece from play by landing on its square or designated position.
She captured the rook with her knight.
captureadjective
Designed for, relating to, or involving the act of capturing or recording data, images, or sound.
The team installed new capture software to record user activity.
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