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    Prennent (en. Take)

    [pʁɛn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Seize or obtain something.
    They take the train at 8 o'clock.
    Ils prennent le train à 8 heures.
    Acquire or receive as a choice.
    She always takes her coffee without sugar.
    Elle prend toujours le café sans sucre.
    Determine or choose a position.
    They often make decisions together.
    Ils prennent souvent des décisions ensemble.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'prehendere', meaning to seize or take.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take one's time
    Act without rushing, taking the necessary time.
    prendre son temps
    get older
    Develop experience or grow older.
    prendre de l'âge
    take matters into one's hands
    Assume responsibility for a situation.
    prendre les choses en main

    Related Words

    take
    Infinitive verb meaning to seize or obtain.
    prendre
    taking
    Present participle of the verb take, meaning captivating or impressive.
    prenant

    Slang Meanings

    Take a risk or an initiative.
    He takes risks by investing in this project.
    Il prend des risques en investissant dans ce projet.
    Take advantage of the situation.
    He takes what he likes without hesitation.
    Il prend ce qui lui plaît sans hésitation.