catch

• Nom désignant l'action de saisir ou d'attraper quelque chose, ainsi que la prise ou la quantité de poissons ou d'autres objets capturés.

A noun referring to the act of capturing or seizing something, or the amount of fish or other items caught.

1. Something caughtA2formal

   Something that is caught, especially a fish or animal.

   prise (poisson ou animal capturé)

   • He showed off his catch of the day.
   • The fisherman had a big catch.
   • Her catch included several trout.

   Synonymesbagcapturehaulpreyprizetaketrophy

2. B1informal

   A person or thing that is considered a good or desirable acquisition.

   Bonne prise

   • She's a great catch for any team.
   • He is quite a catch on the dating scene.
   • That player would be a real catch for our club.

   Synonymesacquisitioncoupfindgemprizetreasure

3. Hidden problemB2informal

   A hidden drawback or disadvantage.

   Piège caché

   • The offer sounds good, but what's the catch?
   • There must be a catch to this deal.
   • Read the fine print to find any catches.

   Synonymescomplicationdisadvantagedrawbackhitchpitfallsnagtraptwist

4. Game of catchingB1informalamerican

   A game where players throw and catch a ball.

   Jeu de balle (attraper)

   • The kids played catch in the park.
   • Let's have a game of catch after lunch.
   • He taught his son how to play catch.

• Verbe désignant l'action de saisir, attraper ou intercepter quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing, seizing, or intercepting something or someone.

verbe irrégulier

1. Capture or seizeA1formal

   To take hold of something or someone, especially quickly or unexpectedly.

   Attraper ou saisir

   • She caught the ball with one hand.
   • He caught the thief before he could escape.
   • The cat caught the mouse in its paws.

   Synonymesapprehendarrestcapturegrabseizesnatch

   Antonymesfreelet goliberaterelease

2. Contract an illnessA2formal

   To become infected with a disease or illness.

   attraper une maladie

   • I caught a cold after getting wet in the rain.
   • Don't catch the flu from your sick friend.
   • She caught pneumonia during her trip.

   Synonymescontractdevelopget

3. A2informal

   To understand or hear something that was said.

   Comprendre ou entendre

   • I didn't catch what you said—can you repeat it?
   • Did you catch the news about the accident?
   • He caught the teacher's instructions clearly.

   Synonymesapprehendcomprehenddiscernfollowgetgrasphearmake outunderstand

   Antonymesmissmisunderstand

4. Arrive in time forB1informal

   To be in time for a vehicle or service.

   Attraper (un moyen de transport)

   • We caught the last train home.
   • I barely caught the bus this morning.
   • They caught the flight just before takeoff.

   Synonymesgetmake

   Antonymesmiss

Variantes phrasalcatch oncatch outcatch upcatch up with