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    Prirent (en. Took)

    /pʁiʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain or seize something.
    They made the decision to go on vacation.
    Ils prirent la décision de partir en vacances.
    To have or acquire something.
    The children took the candies from the table.
    Les enfants prirent les bonbons sur la table.
    To borrow or seize something.
    He took the books from the library.
    Il prirent les livres à la bibliothèque.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'prendre', coming from the Latin 'prendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take matters into their own hands
    To take control of a situation.
    prendres les choses en main
    set sail
    To go far away, usually by boat.
    prirent le large
    took flight
    To escape, flee quickly.
    prirent la fuite

    Related Words

    take
    Verb meaning to seize or obtain.
    prendre
    taken
    Past participle of the verb 'prendre'.
    pris
    taking
    Present participle of the verb 'prendre'.
    prenant

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly grab something.
    He took the candy like a pro.
    Il a pris le bonbon comme un pro.
    To leave or depart quickly.
    They took off after the concert.
    Ils ont pris la tangente après le concert.