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    Preniez (en. Took)

    /pʁə.nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of taking something.
    If you took this book, you would understand better.
    Si vous preniez ce livre, vous comprendriez mieux.
    Accepting or seizing an opportunity.
    He hoped they were taking his opinion into account.
    Il espérait qu'ils prenaient en compte son avis.
    Taking charge or responsibility.
    You often took care of the children.
    Vous preniez souvent soin des enfants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prehendere', meaning to seize or take.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a risk
    Accepting an uncertain situation in the hope of a positive outcome.
    prendre un risque
    take the initiative
    Acting proactively to manage a situation.
    prendre les devants
    take care of
    Showing attention and concern for someone or something.
    prendre soin de

    Related Words

    take
    A verb that means to seize or obtain.
    prendre
    taken
    Past participle of take.
    pris
    taking
    Present participle of take.
    prenant

    Slang Meanings

    To take in the sense of seizing an opportunity.
    He really took the opportunity to shine during the meeting.
    Il a vraiment pris l'occasion pour briller lors de la réunion.
    To use lightly.
    Don't take what I said the wrong way, it was just a joke.
    Ne prends pas mal ce que j'ai dit, c'était juste une blague.