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to get a handle

French translation: appréhender

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English term or phrase:to get a handle
French translation:appréhender
Entered by: SITRADIS

19:36 Nov 3, 2008
English to French translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: to get a handle
"this seminar would allow professionals to get a handle on the major issues raised by the current developments in non-linear television from a strategic, economic and legal point of view"
SITRADIS
Local time: 07:19
d'appréhender
Explanation:
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Michel A.
Local time: 01:19
Grading comment
Très bien. A été choisi.
Merci beaucoup !
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5comprendre
Jennifer Levey
4 +3d'appréhender
Michel A.


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
comprendre


Explanation:
One option among many...

We also say in (UK) English: 'to get/come to grips with'

Jennifer Levey
Chile
Local time: 01:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  katsy: Just what I was about to put.. :-)
1 min
agree  Jean-Louis S.
3 mins
agree  Jean-Claude Gouin: ... même si le demandeur a choisi l'autre réponse ...
1 hr
agree  swanda
3 hrs
agree  Alexa Dubreuil
14 hrs
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
d'appréhender


Explanation:
*

Michel A.
Local time: 01:19
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 35
Grading comment
Très bien. A été choisi.
Merci beaucoup !

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jean-Louis S.: Even better
1 min
  -> Merci
agree  Tony M: Yes, corresponds bien with the image of 'to get to grips with' or 'to grasp'
2 hrs
  -> Merci Tony
agree  Alexa Dubreuil
14 hrs
  -> Merci.
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