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    Pris (en. Taken)

    /pʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has been seized or held.
    The thief was caught in the act.
    Le voleur a été pris en flagrant délit.
    Who has been obtained or borrowed.
    She has a very sought-after price for her work.
    Elle a un prix très pris pour son œuvre.
    Who is in a state of being occupied or held.
    The table at the restaurant was taken.
    La table au restaurant était prise.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'prendre', from Latin 'prehendere' meaning 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    taken by surprise
    Moment of tension or stress.
    pris de tête
    taken to task
    Accused or criticized publicly.
    pris à partie
    caught in a trap
    Stuck in a difficult situation.
    pris au piège

    Related Words

    to take
    To seize, obtain or adopt something.
    prendre
    taken seriously
    Considered serious or worthy of attention.
    pris au sérieux

    Slang Meanings

    Taken for a ride
    He is out of the loop, he doesn’t know what’s going on.
    Il est pris au vent, il ne sait pas ce qui se passe.
    To be tangled up
    He is taken, he couldn’t come.
    Il est pris, il n'a pas pu venir.