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caught

/kɔːt/

/kɔt/

caught on

caught up

caughtpast participle

Used attributively and predicatively as the past-participle adjective of the verb “catch”.

Translations

prisSens général : saisi ou surpris.

I was caught off guard by the sudden question.

J'ai été pris au dépourvu par la question soudaine.

attrapéS'emploie surtout pour un animal, un poisson ou une personne saisie physiquement.

The fish was caught in the net.

Le poisson a été attrapé dans le filet.

Additional translations

capturéEmploi plus soutenu ou contextes de capture physique, policière ou militaire.

coincéSens de quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui ne peut pas s'échapper.

Definitions

Seized, trapped, or captured; unable to escape.

The fish was caught in the net.

Taken by surprise or found unprepared.

I was caught off guard by the sudden question.

catchverb

caught

Past Simple

caught

Past Simple

caught

Past Participle

catching

ing-form

/kætʃ/

Translations

capturer

The police managed to catch the thief after a long pursuit.

La police a réussi à capturer le voleur après une longue poursuite.

attraper

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.

comprendre

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.

s'accrocher

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

Antonyms

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.