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catch

UK
/kætʃ/
US
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catch on
catch up

Translations

catchverb
caught
Past Simple
caught
Past Participle
catching
Gerund
UK
/kætʃ/
US
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The police managed to catch the thief after a long pursuit.
La police a réussi à capturer le voleur après une longue poursuite.
She reached out to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
Elle a tendu la main pour attraper la balle avant qu'elle ne touche le sol.
attraperS'agissant d'une maladie ou d'une infection.
He was worried he might catch a cold from his sick friend.
Il craignait d'attraper un rhume à cause de son ami malade.
I didn't catch what he said because of the noise.
Je n'ai pas compris ce qu'il a dit à cause du bruit.
capterAttirer l'attention ou l'intérêt.
The movie's trailer was designed to catch the audience's interest.
La bande-annonce du film a été conçue pour capter l'intérêt du public.
surprendreSurprendre quelqu'un en train de faire quelque chose.
She caught him sneaking out of the house late at night.
Elle l'a surpris en train de s'échapper de la maison tard dans la nuit.
prendre feu
The old curtains caught fire from a stray candle.
Les vieux rideaux ont pris feu à cause d'une bougie oubliée.
Her sleeve caught on the door handle as she hurried out.
Sa manche s'est accrochée à la poignée de la porte alors qu'elle se précipitait dehors.
Additional translations
rattraperQuand il s'agit de rejoindre ou de saisir un objet en mouvement, notamment un train ou un véhicule.
saisirPour un énoncé ou un sens partiel, souvent plus soutenu que comprendre.
Synonyms
capture
seize
grab
snatch
intercept
trap
clutch
hook
Antonyms
miss
catchnoun
catches
pl
UK
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US
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The catch of the fugitive took hours and involved several police cars.
La capture du fugitif a pris des heures et a mobilisé plusieurs voitures de police.
The offer seemed too good to be true, so she was sure there was a catch.
L'offre semblait trop belle pour être vraie, alors elle était sûre qu'il y avait un piège.
He struggled to open the door because the catch was stuck.
Il a eu du mal à ouvrir la porte parce que le loquet était coincé.
prisePêche, prise capturée en une fois.
The fishermen were pleased with their catch after a long day at sea.
Les pêcheurs étaient satisfaits de leur prise après une longue journée en mer.
priseSport, réception réussie d'un ballon ou d'un objet lancé.
The outfielder made a spectacular catch at the wall.
Le voltigeur a réalisé une prise spectaculaire au niveau du mur.
Additional translations
jeu de lancer
belle priseFamilier, personne considérée comme un bon parti.
Synonyms
grab
capture
hold
snag
take
catchadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively, especially in compounds such as "catch question" or "catch crop".
piégeuxSurtout dans les contextes de questions ou d'énoncés destinés à tromper.
It was a catch question designed to test whether the applicants were paying attention.
C'était une question piégeuse destinée à tester si les candidats faisaient attention.
Additional translations
intercalaireAgriculture, pour une culture temporaire entre deux cultures principales.

Definitions

catchverb
To capture or seize, especially after a chase.
The police managed to catch the thief after a long pursuit.
To intercept and hold something that has been thrown, propelled, or dropped.
She reached out to catch the ball before it hit the ground.
To become infected with an illness.
He was worried he might catch a cold from his sick friend.
To hear or understand something, especially something said.
I didn't catch what he said because of the noise.
To capture someone's attention or interest.
The movie's trailer was designed to catch the audience's interest.
To reach or be in time for a scheduled event, such as a train or bus.
We need to leave now if we want to catch the 5 o'clock train.
To discover or detect someone in the act of doing something.
She caught him sneaking out of the house late at night.
To ignite or become ignited, especially accidentally.
The old curtains caught fire from a stray candle.
To snag, hook, or become stuck on something.
Her sleeve caught on the door handle as she hurried out.
catchnoun
The act of capturing or seizing, especially after a chase.
The catch of the fugitive took hours and involved several police cars.
A hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation.
The offer seemed too good to be true, so she was sure there was a catch.
A game in which a ball is thrown back and forth between players.
The children played catch in the backyard until it got dark.
A device for securing something, such as a latch or fastener.
He struggled to open the door because the catch was stuck.
The amount of fish or other seafood captured at one time.
The fishermen were pleased with their catch after a long day at sea.
A successful reception of a thrown or hit object, especially in sports.
The outfielder made a spectacular catch at the wall.
A person considered an excellent or desirable romantic partner.
Everyone thinks Alex is quite a catch because he’s kind and successful.
catchadjective
Intended to trick, deceive, or entrap; tricky.
It was a catch question designed to test whether the applicants were paying attention.
Grown or produced quickly between main crops or activities; intended as a temporary or stop-gap measure.
The farmer planted a catch crop of buckwheat to improve the soil before the next season.
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