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    Prenne (en. Take)

    /pʁɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To seize something, to take possession.
    I want him to take this book.
    Je veux qu'il prenne ce livre.
    To accept or adopt a state or condition.
    It is important that she takes her emotions into account.
    Il est important qu'elle prenne en compte ses émotions.
    To move towards a place by taking something.
    It is essential that they take the train on time.
    Il est essentiel qu'ils prennent le train à temps.

    Etymology

    From the old French verb 'prendre', derived from the Latin 'prehendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take one's time
    Not to rush, to act slowly.
    prendre son temps
    to take the floor
    To start speaking.
    prendre la parole
    to take a risk
    To expose oneself to a potential danger.
    prendre un risque
    to take care of
    To take care of something or someone.
    prendre soin de
    to make an appointment
    To set a time for a meeting.
    prendre rendez-vous

    Related Words

    take
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to seize or obtain.
    prendre
    resumption
    Action of taking again.
    reprise
    capture
    Action of seizing, capture.
    prise
    taking
    Which is attractive or captivating.
    prenant

    Slang Meanings

    To take a hit
    He took a hit while playing rugby.
    Il a pris un coup en jouant au rugby.
    To take off
    After a stressful week, he decided to take off.
    Après une semaine stressante, il a décidé de prendre le large.