This is the 7523rd most frequent French word.
prendre
To take.
Here, 'prendre' is used in the sense of 'to take' or 'to use' something as a mode of transportation.
Je vais prendre un taxi pour rentrer chez moi.
I will take a taxi to go home.
In this sentence, 'prendre' is used figuratively, meaning 'to make' or 'to decide' referring to taking a decision.
Elle a pris une décision importante.
She made an important decision.
The word 'prendre' here signifies 'to take' as in 'to allocate' or 'utilize time for a purpose.'