Definition: (reflexive verb) - to seize, snatch, grab, take over

Le voleur s'est emparé de mon sac à main et a disparu - The thief grabbed my purse and disappeared.

La police va s'emparer de toute la contrebande - The police will seize all of the contraband.

La jalousie s'est emparée de mon bon sens - Jealousy took over / took hold of my common sense.

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Pronunciation: [a(n) pa ray]