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capture

capture, seizure

noun kahp-TYOOR Rare

Origin: Latin captura

Also means

screenshot

Usage Note

Capture covers both physical seizure and digital capturing. The phrase capture d'écran is the standard French term for a screenshot. The verb capturer means 'to capture', while saisir is used more broadly for legal seizure or for grasping something quickly.

Examples

"Il a envoyé une capture d'écran de l'erreur."

Natural Translation

He sent a screenshot of the error.

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