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    Emmené (en. Taken away)

    [ɛm.ne]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To accompany someone from one place to another.
    He took his son to school.
    Il a emmené son fils à l'école.
    To transfer a person from one place to another.
    She took her sister to the doctor.
    Elle a emmené sa sœur chez le médecin.
    To take someone with you on a journey.
    We took our friends on vacation.
    Nous avons emmené nos amis en vacances.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'emmener', formed from 'em-' (a dialectal form of 'to') and 'mener' (to lead).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take someone to the door
    To conduct someone to their exit.
    emmener quelqu'un à la porte
    to be taken
    To be taken and led by someone.
    se faire emmené
    to take someone in one's arms
    To take and carry someone.
    emmener dans ses bras

    Related Words

    to lead
    To conduct or guide.
    mener
    to carry
    To support or transport something.
    porter
    to accompany
    To go with someone.
    accompagner

    Slang Meanings

    To get dragged along
    He got dragged to the party.
    Il s'est fait traîner à la soirée.
    To leave with someone
    She decided to leave with him.
    Elle a décidé de partir avec lui.