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Term: prendre

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Description: Prendre is a French verb which means "to take" or "to grab". It can also be used to express the idea of acquiring or accepting something.

Sample Sentence:

1. Je vais prendre un livre pour la route. (I'm going to take a book for the road.)

2. Est-ce que tu veux prendre un café avec moi ? (Do you want to grab a coffee with me?)

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2:

Description: Prendre can also refer to the idea of consuming food or drink. In this sense, it means "to have" or "to take".

Sample Sentence:

1. Je vais prendre un verre de vin rouge. (I'm going to have a glass of red wine.)

2. Est-ce que vous pouvez prendre ma commande ? (Can you take my order?)

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 3:

Description: Prendre can also express the idea of comprehending or understanding.

Sample Sentence:

1. Je ne peux pas prendre ce que tu dis. (I can't understand what you're saying.)

2. Il a du mal à prendre les maths. (He struggles to comprehend math.)

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

Description: Prendre can also function as a noun, referring to the act of taking or grabbing something.

Sample Sentence:

1. Le prendre de sa main était doux. (The touch of his hand was gentle.)

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