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grasp

UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
graspnoun
grasps
pl
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
Translations
priseSens concret : manière de tenir fermement quelque chose.
She tightened her grasp on the rope to prevent falling.
Elle a resserré sa prise sur la corde pour éviter de tomber.
compréhensionSens abstrait : capacité à comprendre.
His grasp of the subject was evident in his detailed explanations.
Sa compréhension du sujet était évidente dans ses explications détaillées.
Additional translations
portéeAu sens figuré : ce qui est à la portée de quelqu’un.
Definitions
A firm hold or grip.
She tightened her grasp on the rope to prevent falling.
Understanding or comprehension.
His grasp of the subject was evident in his detailed explanations.
The reach or range of something.
The solution was just beyond his grasp.
Synonyms
comprehension
perception
apprehension
grasping
understanding
graspverb
grasped
Past Simple
grasped
Past Participle
grasping
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
Translations
comprendreSens intellectuel : comprendre complètement.
He finally grasped the concept after the teacher explained it again.
Il a finalement compris le concept après que le professeur l'a expliqué de nouveau.
saisirSens concret : prendre fermement avec la main.
She grasped the rope tightly to prevent herself from falling.
Elle a saisi la corde fermement pour ne pas tomber.
Definitions
To take hold of something firmly with the hands.
She grasped the rope tightly to prevent herself from falling.
To understand something completely.
He finally grasped the concept after the teacher explained it again.
Synonyms
grasp hold of
apprehend
clutch
seize
comprehend
understand
Antonyms
drop
let go
release
graspadjective
UK
/ɡrɑːsp/
US
/ɡræsp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a grasp or act of grasping (e.g., "grasp reflex").
Translations
de préhensionTerme technique, notamment en médecine et en biomécanique.
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.
Le médecin a testé le réflexe de préhension du bébé.
Definitions
Relating to or involving a grasp or the act of grasping; used before a noun.
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.
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