attraper

/a.tʁa.pe/
1.
verbInf1st

catch

grab

capture

catch (a vehicle — e.g., a bus or train)

Il a essayé d'attraper le ballon, mais il l'a raté.

He tried to catch the ball, but he missed it.

2.
verbInf1st

catch (an illness)

contract (a disease)

Fais attention à ne pas attraper froid en sortant sans veste.

Be careful not to catch a cold when going out without a jacket.