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catching

UK
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
catching on
catching up
catchingnoun
Translations
priseSurtout dans le domaine sportif ; le fait d’attraper ou de saisir.
The catching of the ball was crucial for the team's victory.
La prise du ballon a été cruciale pour la victoire de l’équipe.
Additional translations
contaminationAu sens de contracter une maladie.
Definitions
The act of seizing or capturing something, especially in sports or games.
The catching of the ball was crucial for the team's victory.
The act of contracting an illness.
Frequent handwashing helps prevent the catching of colds.
Synonyms
capture
seizure
grasp
snag
take
catchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
More precise tagging: adjective use derives from present participle of "catch".
Translations
contagieuxSe dit d’une qualité, d’un enthousiasme ou d’une humeur qui se communique facilement.
Her enthusiasm for the project was catching, and soon everyone was eager to contribute.
Son enthousiasme pour le projet était contagieux, et bientôt tout le monde a voulu contribuer.
accrocheurPour un air, une mélodie ou un élément qui retient facilement l’attention.
The catching melody of the song stayed in my head all day.
La mélodie accrocheuse de la chanson m’est restée dans la tête toute la journée.
Definitions
Tending to spread from one person to another; contagious.
Her enthusiasm for the project was catching, and soon everyone was eager to contribute.
Attractive or appealing to the senses.
The catching melody of the song stayed in my head all day.
Synonyms
grabbing
captivating
enticing
engaging
attractive
charming
alluring
compelling
catchverb

catching

ing-form

caught
Past Simple
caught
Past Participle
catching
ing-form
UK
/kætʃ/
US
/kætʃ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
capture
seize
grab
snatch
intercept
trap
clutch
hook
Antonyms
miss
catchnoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
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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