This is the 4479th most frequent French word.
intercepter
To intercept; to stop or seize something in transit.
The word 'intercepté' is used in the context of sports to indicate stopping and taking possession of an object or item during activity.
Il a intercepé le ballon pendant le match.
He intercepted the ball during the game.
Here, 'intercepter' denotes capturing or preventing the communication from reaching its intended recipient.
Nous devons intercepter le message avant qu'il n'arrive à l'ennemi.
We must intercept the message before it reaches the enemy.
In this example, 'intercepter' connotes stopping individuals briefly to engage them, often used in social or promotional contexts.