catching

• Qualifie ce qui peut se propager ou se transmettre, en particulier une maladie ou une qualité comme l'enthousiasme.

Describes something that is likely to spread or be transmitted, especially an illness or a quality like enthusiasm.

1. Infectious or contagiousB2formalmedical

   Capable of being transmitted from one person to another through physical contact or proximity.

   contagieux, infectieux

   • The doctor warned that this particular strain of the flu is extremely easy to spread.
   • Laughter is often described as being transmitted quickly through a group of people.
   • Be careful, as that skin condition might be transmissible to others who touch the surface.
   • The enthusiasm of the team leader was so strong it soon spread to every member of the department.
   • Certain viruses are most likely to be passed on during the early stages of the illness.

   Synonymescommunicablecontagiousinfectioustransmittable

   Antonymesantisepticnoncontagiousnoninfectioussterile

2. Attractive and easy to rememberC1informalart

   Having a quality that captures the interest or stays in the mind for a long time after being encountered.

   Accrocheur, entraînant

   • The marketing team created a slogan that was very easy for customers to recall.
   • That new pop song has a melody that stays in your head all day long.
   • The bright colors and bold fonts made the advertisement very noticeable from a distance.
   • Her sense of style is quite unique and tends to draw the eyes of everyone in the room.
   • It was a short, sharp phrase that perfectly summed up the spirit of the movement.

   Synonymesappealingcaptivatingcatchyengagingmemorablestriking

   Antonymesboringdullforgettableunmemorable

• Nom désignant l'action de saisir ou d'attraper quelque chose, ou bien le fait de contracter une maladie.

A noun referring to the act of detecting or seeing something, or the process of becoming infected with an illness.

indénombrable

1. Baseball positionB2formalamericansport

   The act of playing the position of catcher on a baseball team.

   rôle de receveur

   • He has been practicing catching for the upcoming season.
   • Catching requires quick reflexes and strong legs.
   • She is known for her excellent catching skills behind the plate.

2. Detecting or noticingB1formal

   The act of detecting something or catching sight of something.

   détection, aperception

   • The catching of the thief was captured on camera.
   • His catching of the subtle clue solved the mystery.
   • The catching of the first glimpse of land was exciting.

   Synonymesdetectiondiscoverynoticeobservationperceptionrecognitionspotting

3. B2formalmedical

   The process of becoming infected with a disease or illness.

   contamination

   • The catching of the flu is common during winter.
   • He avoided the catching of any illness by washing his hands.
   • The catching of the virus can be prevented with a vaccine.

   Synonymesacquisitioncontractioninfection

• 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