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to take
01
prendre
to reach for something and hold it
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
take
3e personne du singulier
takes
participe présent
taking
passé simple
took
participe passé
taken
Exemples
He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.
1.1
attraper
(particularly of illness) to abruptly affect, afflict, or strike someone
Exemples
He was taken with a severe case of asthma during the summer.
1.2
prendre
to measure or examine the rate, amount, level, etc. of something
Exemples
He needs to take his blood sugar level after eating.
1.3
prendre
to select or choose out of other available alternatives
Exemples
He took the larger size of shirt from the rack.
1.4
prendre, capturer
to capture an image of someone or something
Exemples
She decided to take a picture of the beautiful sunset by the beach.
1.5
prendre
to rob, dispossess, or deprive someone of something
Exemples
He took the company's confidential information and sold it to a competitor.
1.6
prendre
to capture a place and obtain control over it
Exemples
The army was able to take the enemy's stronghold.
1.7
prendre
to rent or purchase something
Exemples
He took a painting from the art gallery.
1.8
prendre
to purchase a type of publication regularly, especially a magazine or newspaper
Dialect
British
BritishExemples
The company takes the Wall Street Journal to stay updated on business news.
1.9
prendre
to get or derive from a specific source
Exemples
Can you take some quotes from the book for your paper?
1.10
prendre
to record or write down information, typically for future reference or use
Exemples
Can you take a message for me and let her know I called?
02
apporter
to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one
Exemples
Can you take this package to the post office for me?
2.1
prendre
to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere
Exemples
I usually take the subway to work.
2.2
accompagner, emmener
to accompany someone to a specific place, particularly in order to lead or guide them
Exemples
He took the client to the conference room for the meeting.
2.3
mener, conduire, pousser
to bring someone or something into a particular state, level, situation, or condition
Exemples
He has the vision to take the company to the next level.
03
prendre
to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting
Exemples
The nurse instructed the patient to take the prescribed antibiotics with a full glass of water.
04
prendre
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
Exemples
Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice.
4.1
demander, prendre
to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done
Exemples
It only takes a small misunderstanding to strain relationships.
4.2
prendre, contenir
to have the capacity or space for a specific number or amount of people or things
Exemples
Our meeting room can comfortably take 20 participants, ensuring a productive discussion.
4.3
faire
to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article
Exemples
Do you know what size pants I usually take?
05
retirer
to remove something or someone from a specific place
Exemples
He took a photo from his wallet and showed it to the group.
5.1
ôter [qch] de [qch]
to subtract a particular number from another
Exemples
If we take 8 away from 20, we get 12.
06
prendre, suivre
to receive something or someone willingly or accept something that someone has offered
Exemples
He took the advice from his mentor to heart.
6.1
prendre
used for introducing someone or something as an instance or example
Exemples
Let's take John as a case in point.
6.2
prendre, comprendre
to interpret or understand something in a specific way
Exemples
Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think that's a good idea.
6.3
subir, prendre, supporter
to experience, endure, or be influenced by something
Exemples
The coastal town took the brunt of the hurricane, experiencing severe flooding and destruction.
6.4
faire remarquer
to have or show a particular feeling, opinion, or reaction
Exemples
He took an interest in learning a new skill.
6.5
remporter, gagner
to accomplish or obtain by victory
Exemples
The underdog team managed to take the championship after a stunning comeback.
6.6
passer
to go over, through, or around some obstacle
Exemples
The BMX rider took the ramp, soaring through the air with a perfect jump.
6.7
supporter
to be able to tolerate, endure, or bear something
Exemples
He can't take failure easily; it hits him hard each time.
6.8
prendre
to be or start to be in a specific position, state or form
Exemples
The negotiation is expected to take the shape of a collaborative partnership between the two companies.
6.9
prendre, saisir, tenter
to act on or make use of an opportunity
Exemples
Spotting a vacant parking space, she quickly took the opportunity to park her car before it got crowded.
07
[verbe factice]
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Exemples
I'll take a shower before heading out.
08
suivre
to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.
Exemples
She plans to take advanced mathematics classes next semester to challenge herself.
09
performer, enseigner
to be the one who teaches a class
Exemples
The professor takes the advanced physics course for graduate students.
10
prendre
to assume someone or something to be a particular person or thing, particularly mistakenly
Exemples
Despite thorough examination, the art historians took the well-executed forgery for an original masterpiece.
11
prendre
(grammar) to require or have something as part of the composition that is appropriate
Exemples
In English, the adjective "afraid" typically takes the preposition "of" when expressing fear.
12
prendre
(of plants, seeds, etc.) to start to grow or take root
Exemples
After a few weeks of watering, the seeds began to take, and tiny sprouts emerged from the soil.
13
faire effet
to work successfully or have a positive effect
Exemples
The new marketing strategy seems to be taking, as sales have seen a steady increase.
14
diriger, prendre
to direct something in a specific direction
Exemples
To reach their destination, the hikers needed to take a left turn at the fork in the trail.
15
prendre, accepter
to consume or accept a particular food or beverage
Exemples
She'll take the vegetarian option, and he'll have the steak.
16
passer, se présenter à
to participate in a specific examination or assessment
Exemples
Students were required to take a comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester.
17
prendre, adopter
to use a specific plan or method to deal with a situation or reach a goal
Exemples
To address environmental concerns, the city council is taking steps to promote sustainable practices.
18
prendre, accueillir
to show a particular reaction to someone or something
Exemples
He took the news of his promotion with genuine enthusiasm.
19
utiliser, consommer
(of machines) to utilize a specific substance or fuel for operation
Exemples
The car is designed to take unleaded gasoline for optimal performance.
20
tirer, exécuter
(of a sports player) to kick, throw, or initiate play from a specified position
Exemples
The star striker stepped up to take the penalty and expertly placed the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
21
diriger, officier
to be the one who leads a religious service
Exemples
Reverend Anderson took the Sunday morning worship service at the church.
22
recueillir, prendre
to gather people's opinions using methods like voting, polling, or surveying
Exemples
The committee decided to take a vote to determine which proposal would be implemented.
23
encaisser, gagner
(of businesses, shops, etc.) to earn or receive a specified amount of money from customers
Exemples
The bakery took over $100 in sales during the morning rush hour.
24
prendre, accepter
to allow someone to become a part of a particular group or receive a service
Exemples
The exclusive club only takes members who have been recommended by current ones.
25
prendre, s'envoyer
to engage in a sexual act with someone
Exemples
The couple decided to take each other after several drinks at the bar.
26
prendre, capturer
to capture and confine someone against their will
Exemples
The police took the suspect into custody.
27
prendre, assumer
to accept responsibility and lead a situation or task
Exemples
After the manager resigned, Sarah had to take charge of the project to ensure its successful completion.
28
battre, vaincre
to defeat someone in a competition
Exemples
The chess champion confidently took his rival in just a few moves, securing another tournament win.
29
se réfugier, se mettre à l'abri
to find a safe and peaceful place, especially in challenging situations or emergencies
Exemples
As the storm approached, the hikers decided to take cover in a nearby cave.
30
prendre, utiliser
to use or have available for use
Exemples
Take a cup of flour and sift it into the mixing bowl.
31
prendre, accepter
to accept and commit to a specific responsibility or promise
Exemples
He took the pledge to support environmental conservation efforts.
32
prendre, capturer
(in chess) to remove an opponent's piece from the board by moving one's own piece to its position
Exemples
White strategically takes the pawn with the knight, gaining control of the center of the board.
33
accepter, prendre
to accept a certain form of payment or compensation
Exemples
The store only takes cash for purchases under $10.
34
laisser entrer, permettre l'entrée de
to allow the entry of a substance
Exemples
The leaky roof was taking rainwater into the attic.
35
emporter, faire perdre la vie
to cause the loss of lives
Exemples
She was taken after a long battle with illness, surrounded by her loved ones.
36
participer, assister à
to participate in a certain event
Exemples
The project manager decided to take a training session to educate the team on the new software.
Take
01
prise
a single recording of a scene or shot in theater or film
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
singular
not gender specific
forme plurielle
takes
02
recette, revenu
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
03
point de vue
the idea or opinion that is formed about something or the way one thinks of a situation
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