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prend

/pʁɑ̃/prendre
1.
verbINDG3PrésentSing3p

take (physically, pick up)

board, take (a means of transport)

take (a route)

Il prend son sac et sort.

He grabs his bag and goes out.

Synonyms:saisir, ramasser, embarquer
2.
verbINDG3PrésentSing3p

consume (a drink or food)

take (medication)

Elle prend un café avec ses amis.

She is having a coffee with her friends.

Synonyms:boire, manger, consommer
3.
verbINDG3PrésentSing3p

require (time, effort)

assume or accept (responsibility, risk)

take the floor, speak

Ça prend du temps.

That takes time.

Synonyms:nécessiter, assumer, prendre la parole