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captured

/ˈkæp.tʃəd/

/ˈkæp.tʃɚd/

capturedpast participle

/ˈkæp.tʃəd/

/ˈkæp.tʃɚd/

Past-participle form of the verb "capture" used adjectivally.

Translations

capturéSens militaire ou général de prise de contrôle ou de capture.

Several enemy combatants were captured during the night raid.

Plusieurs combattants ennemis ont été capturés lors du raid nocturne.

Additional translations

immortaliséS’emploie surtout pour une image, une scène ou un moment fixés par la photographie ou le film.

Definitions

Taken into control or possession, especially by force.

Several enemy combatants were captured during the night raid.

Recorded or preserved in a particular form.

The breathtaking view was captured on film.

capturedadjective

more captured

Comp.

most captured

Super.

/ˈkæp.tʃəd/

/ˈkæp.tʃɚd/

Translations

capturéSens de prise de contrôle ou de capture, souvent par la force.

The captured soldiers were held in a secure facility.

Les soldats capturés étaient détenus dans une installation sécurisée.

Additional translations

enregistréSens de données, image ou son conservés sous une forme donnée.

Definitions

Having been taken into control or possession, especially by force.

The captured soldiers were held in a secure facility.

Having been recorded or preserved in a particular form.

The captured image showed the beauty of the sunset perfectly.

Synonyms

captureverb

captured

Past Simple

captured

Past Simple

captured

Past Participle

capturing

ing-form

/ˈkæp.tʃə/

/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

let go

capturenoun

Definitions

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.

captureadjective

Definitions

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.