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    Prend (en. Takes)

    /pʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Seize, catch something.
    He takes the book from the table.
    Il prend le livre sur la table.
    Accept or receive something.
    She takes the gift with joy.
    Elle prend le cadeau avec joie.
    Adopt an attitude or a situation.
    They take the problem seriously.
    Ils prennent le problème au sérieux.
    Take hold of something to make use of it.
    I take a moment to think.
    Je prends un moment pour réfléchir.
    Perform an action or have a decision.
    We need to make a decision quickly.
    Nous devons prendre une décision rapidement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prendere', meaning to seize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take one’s time
    Act without rushing.
    prendre son temps
    take off
    Move away, flee.
    prendre le large
    make a decision
    Choose an option among several.
    prendre une décision
    take into account
    Consider something.
    prendre en compte
    take notes
    Write down important information.
    prendre des notes

    Related Words

    taking
    Action of taking something.
    prise
    take back
    Take again.
    reprendre
    learn
    Seize or understand new knowledge.
    apprendre
    undertake
    Start a project or an activity.
    entreprendre

    Slang Meanings

    Take a risk.
    He takes risks with his investments.
    Il prend des risques avec ses investissements.
    Take a hit.
    She took a hard hit in that competition.
    Elle a pris un coup dur dans cette compétition.