Prenant (en. Taking)

[pʁənɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That attracts or captures interest.

This film is truly gripping.

Ce film est vraiment prenant.

That evokes strong emotion.

The book she is reading is gripping and moving.

Le livre qu'elle lit est prenant et émouvant.

That involves a commitment or personal engagement.

It’s a gripping topic that requires deep reflection.

C'est un sujet prenant qui nécessite une réflexion approfondie.

The word 'prenant' derives from the verb 'prendre'.

a gripping moment

a moment that elicits strong attention or emotion.

un moment prenant

gripping attack

a strategy or approach that effectively captures attention.

attaque prenant

gripping situation

a circumstance that requires strong emotional involvement.

situation prenant

to take

to act to seize or obtain something

prendre

taken

that which has been captured or seized

pris

captivation

the state of being captivated or absorbed.

captivation

emotionally interesting

This concert was really gripping!

Ce concert était vraiment prenant !

requiring a lot of involvement

This project is gripping at every stage.

Ce projet est prenant à chaque étape.