grasp

• Nom désignant une prise ferme ou une saisie de quelque chose, ou la compréhension ou l'appréhension d'un concept ou d'une idée.

A noun referring to a firm hold or grip on something, or an understanding or comprehension of a concept or idea.

1. Hold or gripB1formal

   The act of holding something firmly with the hand.

   prise ferme

   • He tightened his grasp on the rope.
   • She lost her grasp and fell from the ladder.
   • The child's grasp was surprisingly strong.

   Synonymesclaspclutchgriphandgriphold

   Antonymesloosenreleaseslip

2. UnderstandingB2formal

   The ability to understand or comprehend something.

   compréhension

   • She has a good grasp of the subject.
   • His grasp of the language is impressive.
   • The student showed a firm grasp of the concepts.

   Synonymesapprehensioncommandcomprehensiongripknowledgemasteryperceptionunderstanding

   Antonymesconfusionignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

3. Control or powerC1formal

   The power or ability to control or influence something.

   emprise

   • The dictator had a tight grasp on the country.
   • The company is trying to maintain its grasp on the market.
   • He felt the situation slipping from his grasp.

   Synonymescommandcontroldominiongripholdinfluencemasterypowersway

   Antonymeslossmisapprehensionrelease

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de saisir et de tenir fermement, ou la compréhension complète de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of seizing and holding firmly, or understanding something completely.

1. Hold firmlyA2formal

   To take and hold something tightly with the hand.

   Saisir fermement

   • She grasped the rope tightly to avoid falling.
   • He grasped her hand and pulled her to safety.
   • The child grasped the toy and refused to let go.

   Synonymesclaspclenchclutchgriphold

   Antonymesdroploosenrelease

2. B1formal

   To comprehend or understand something fully.

   saisir (comprendre)

   • I couldn't grasp the main idea of the lecture.
   • She quickly grasped the concept of quantum physics.
   • He failed to grasp the importance of the deadline.

   Synonymesabsorbapprehendassimilatecomprehenddiscernfathomfollowperceiveseeunderstand

   Antonymesmisunderstand

3. Seize an opportunityB2formal

   To take advantage of an opportunity eagerly.

   Saisir une opportunité

   • He grasped the chance to study abroad.
   • She grasped the opportunity to start her own business.
   • They grasped the moment to make a crucial decision.

   Synonymesgrabseizesnap upsnatch

   Antonymesforgomissrelinquish