prise

/pʁiz/
1.
nounfeminine

electrical outlet

socket (for plugging in devices)

T'as une prise près du lit pour charger mon téléphone ?

Do you have an outlet near the bed to charge my phone?

2.
nounfeminine

grip

hold

handhold (e.g., on a rock or object)

Le rocher est glissant, je n'ai aucune prise.

The rock is slippery, I have no grip.

3.
nounfeminine

capture

seizure (of territory, hostages, goods)

La prise du pont a été annoncée ce matin.

The capture of the bridge was announced this morning.

4.
nounfeminine

take (a single recorded attempt in film, audio, or photography)

On garde la première prise, le jeu d'acteur est meilleur.

We'll keep the first take; the acting is better.

5.
nounfeminine

act of taking or administering something (e.g., a dose of medicine, a blood sample, the act of speaking)

La prise de médicaments doit se faire après les repas.

Medication should be taken after meals.