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to take in
[phrase form: take]
01
comprendre, assimiler
to comprehend something
Transitive: to take in a concept or content
Exemples
Please take these guidelines in before starting the project.
Veuillez comprendre ces directives avant de commencer le projet.
02
accueillir, recueillir
to accept someone or something into one's family or home
Transitive: to take in sb/sth
Exemples
We'll take the rescue dog in and give it a loving home.
Nous allons accueillir le chien de sauvetage et lui donner un foyer aimant.
03
observer, examiner
to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details
Transitive: to take in a sight
Exemples
It's important to take the entire scene in when conducting a thorough investigation.
Il est important de prendre en compte toute la scène lors d'une enquête approfondie.
04
inclure, intégrer
to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity
Transitive: to take in sth
Exemples
They took the latest technology trends in and upgraded their software.
Ils ont intégré les dernières tendances technologiques et ont mis à jour leur logiciel.
05
accueillir
to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily
Transitive: to take in sb
Exemples
The hotel was kind enough to take us in when our flight got canceled.
L'hôtel a été assez gentil pour nous accueillir lorsque notre vol a été annulé.
06
tromper, duper
to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information
Transitive: to take in sb
Exemples
She took in her friends with a convincing lie about where she had been all weekend.
Elle a berné ses amis avec un mensonge convaincant sur l'endroit où elle avait passé tout le week-end.
07
accepter, digérer
to accept or emotionally process something
Transitive: to take in a situation
Exemples
After the unexpected announcement, it was hard for them to take it in.
Après l'annonce inattendue, il leur était difficile de digérer la nouvelle.
08
collecter, recueillir
to collect something, such as money or donations
Transitive: to take in sth
Exemples
The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
L'organisation travaille à recueillir des contributions pour les refuges animaux locaux.
09
visiter, aller voir
to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment
Transitive: to take in a place or an event
Exemples
The tourists planned to take in the art museum and explore the historical landmarks.
Les touristes prévoyaient de visiter le musée d'art et d'explorer les sites historiques.
10
rétrécir, resserrer
to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller
Transitive: to take in clothes
Exemples
If the shirt is too big, you can easily take it in at the sides.
Si la chemise est trop grande, vous pouvez facilement la rétrécir sur les côtés.
11
consommer, ingérer
to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet
Transitive: to take in food
Exemples
I usually take in a cup of herbal tea before bedtime.
Je prends généralement une tasse de tisane avant de me coucher.
12
absorber, imbiber
to absorb a substance
Transitive: to take in a substance
Exemples
Certain plants have the ability to take in pollutants from the air.
Certaines plantes ont la capacité d'absorber les polluants de l'air.
13
prendre l'eau, envahir
(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water
Transitive: to take in water
Exemples
The small boat began to take in water after hitting a submerged log.
Le petit bateau a commencé à prendre l'eau après avoir heurté un tronc submergé.
14
entendre par inadvertance, capturer
to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.
Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
Exemples
The journalist skillfully took the interviewee's candid remarks in without revealing their presence.
Le journaliste a habilement pris les remarques candides de l'interviewé sans révéler sa présence.
15
gagner, encaisser
to receive income through employment
Transitive: to take in income
Exemples
The company's new product is expected to take a substantial market share in.
Le nouveau produit de l'entreprise devrait prendre une part de marché substantielle.
16
arrêter, appréhender
to arrest someone
Exemples
They finally had enough evidence to take the suspect in.
Ils avaient enfin suffisamment de preuves pour arrêter le suspect.
