L'emmener (en. Take him away)

/l‿ɑ̃me.ne/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To take someone with you to move from one place to another.

I am going to take him to the cinema tonight.

Je vais l'emmener au cinéma ce soir.

To transport someone to another location.

She has to take him to the doctor.

Elle doit l'emmener chez le médecin.

To accompany someone on a trip or an event.

Can you take him to his birthday party?

Peux-tu l'emmener à sa fête d'anniversaire ?

From the verb 'mener' with the prefix 'em-', which indicates a movement inward.

to take him/her to school

To take the child to bring him/her to school.

l'emmener à l'école

to take him/her on a trip

To go on a trip with someone.

l'emmener en voyage

to take him/her out of town

To drive someone outside of the town.

l'emmener hors de la ville

to lead

To drive or guide someone or something.

mener

to bring

To bring someone to the place where you are.

amener

to maintain

To keep someone or something in good condition.

entretenir

To take someone out for fun

We took Max to the party, it was so fun.

On a emmené Max à la fête, c'était trop fun.

To take out to a nightclub

They took her to the nightclub for her birthday.

Ils l'ont emmenée en boîte pour son anniversaire.