Prendrais (en. Would take)

/pʁɑ̃.dʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates an action of grabbing or acquiring something in a hypothetical context.
If I had money, I would take a trip.
Si j'avais de l'argent, je prendrais un voyage.
Expresses a conditional will or desire.
I would take any job that is offered to me.
Je prendrais n'importe quel emploi qui m'est proposé.
Used to evoke a choice or change in a hypothetical situation.
If I were asked, I would take responsibility.
Si on me le demandait, je prendrais la responsabilité.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'prendre' with the conditional suffix -rais.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would like to take
I would really like to take that.
je prendrais bien
to take risks
To engage in potentially dangerous actions.
prendre des risques
to take one's time
To act without rushing.
prendre son temps

Related Words

to take
Verb meaning to grab or acquire something.
prendre
taking
Adjective describing something endearing or captivating.
prenant
taking
Action of taking, the act of grabbing.
prise

Slang Meanings

To take something
I'm going to grab something to eat.
Je vais prendre un truc à manger.
To be a pain
Don't hassle me with that.
Ne me prends pas la tête avec ça.