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    Prendre (en. Take)

    [pʁɑ̃dʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To seize or grab something.
    He takes the book from the table.
    Il prend le livre sur la table.
    To accept something, to make use of something.
    She has a coffee every morning.
    Elle prend un café chaque matin.
    To occupy a certain amount of time or space.
    It takes time to make a good meal.
    Cela prend du temps de faire un bon repas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prendere', which means 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take one's time
    To act without rushing.
    prendre son temps
    make a decision
    To make a choice.
    prendre une décision
    take into account
    To consider something.
    prendre en compte

    Related Words

    taking
    The action of taking.
    prise
    taking
    Someone who takes, who draws attention.
    prenant
    to resume
    To take again.
    reprendre

    Slang Meanings

    To take a risk
    He took a risk by investing in this project.
    Il a pris un risque en investissant dans ce projet.
    To run away
    He ran away when he saw the dog.
    Il a pris ses jambes à son cou quand il a vu le chien.
    To go away
    After the breakup, she decided to go away.
    Après la rupture, elle a décidé de prendre le large.