This is the 8912th most frequent French word.
capturèrent
"Capturèrent" means "they captured" (past tense).
In this sentence, 'capturèrent' is used in a historical context, describing past events using the passé simple tense to narrate actions.
Les soldats capturèrent l'ennemi après une longue bataille.
The soldiers captured the enemy after a long battle.
Here, 'capturèrent' metaphorically refers to the act of taking impressive photographs, using passé simple for storytelling.
Les explorateurs capturèrent des images magnifiques du paysage.
The explorers captured magnificent images of the landscape.
In this usage, 'capturèrent' conveys the idea of documenting or encapsulating the cultural essence, again in a narrative past tense situation.