Prit (en. Took)

/pʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Action of grasping or receiving something.

He took the book from the table.

Il prit le livre sur la table.

Acquire or understand something.

She took a moment to think about the question.

Elle prit un instant pour réfléchir à la question.

To make use of something.

They took photos during their trip.

Ils prirent des photos pendant leur voyage.

Comes from the verb 'prendre' in Old French.

take your time

Act slowly without rushing.

prendre son temps

take to sea

Move away or flee.

prendre le large

make a decision

Make a choice after reflection.

prendre une décision

take

Verb meaning to grasp or receive.

prendre

seize

Take something firmly.

saisir

catch

Take on the fly or in passing.

attraper

Quickly grasp something.

He took the last sandwich before everyone else.

Il a pris le dernier sandwich avant tout le monde.

Understand a situation.

When she explained, I finally got the thing.

Quand elle a expliqué, j'ai enfin pris le truc.