No. 8,910 in French
capter
To capture, receive, or grasp.
In a sentence
Je ne capte pas le signal ici.
I am not receiving the signal here.
In this sentence, 'capter' is used to mean perceiving or receiving a signal, commonly referring to technology like cell phones or televisions.
Il a réussi à capter l'attention du public.
He managed to capture the audience's attention.
Here, 'capter' means to capture or engage someone's attention effectively.
Elle essaie de capter le sens de l'exercice.
She is trying to grasp the meaning of the exercise.
In this case, 'capter' signifies understanding or comprehending something, like an idea or concept.
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