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    Prendrait (en. Would take)

    /pʁɑ̃dʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To agree to grasp or obtain something.
    He would take a coffee if it were offered to him.
    Il prendrait un café si on lui en offrait.
    To make use of something.
    She would take the time to think before answering.
    Elle prendrait le temps de réfléchir avant de répondre.
    To have a behavior or an attitude.
    He would take care of his friends, as usual.
    Il prendrait soin de ses amis, comme d'habitude.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'to take', from Latin 'prendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a risk
    Accepting a probability of loss or disadvantage.
    prendre un risque
    to take the floor
    To express oneself, to engage in a conversation.
    prendre la parole
    to take one's time
    Not to rush, to act slowly.
    prendre son temps

    Related Words

    to take
    To seize or obtain something.
    prendre
    taking
    Captivating, attention-grabbing.
    prenant
    to take back
    To seize again, to reclaim possession.
    réprendre

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly grasp something.
    He took the last sandwich without thinking.
    Il a pris le dernier sandwich sans réfléchir.
    To accept a situation.
    She made the decision to stay home.
    Elle a pris la décision de rester chez elle.