Prenaient (en. Took)

/pʁənɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The action of seizing or acquiring something.

They took the time to think before deciding.

Ils prenaient le temps de réfléchir avant de décider.

To accept or adopt an idea, habit, or attitude.

They often made decisions together.

Ils prenaient souvent des décisions ensemble.

To consume or use something.

They always had coffee in the morning.

Ils prenaient toujours du café le matin.

From the verb 'prendre', originating from the Latin 'prendere'.

take one's time

To act slowly, without rushing.

prendre son temps

take the floor

To start to speak or express oneself.

prendre la parole

take into account

To consider, not to overlook an aspect or detail.

prendre en compte

prendre

Verb meaning to seize or obtain something.

prendre

prise

The action of taking, also one of the figurative meanings like 'decision-making'.

prise

prenant

Present participle, meaning someone who experiences an action of taking.

prenant

Take a risk

They were taking a risk by investing in this business.

Ils prenaient un risque en investissant dans cette entreprise.

Take the lead

They took the lead in the meeting to guide the discussions.

Ils prenaient la tête de la réunion pour diriger les discussions.