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No. 4,725 in French

prenez

"Prenez" means "take" in English.

In a sentence

  • Prenez votre manteau avant de sortir.

    Take your coat before going out.

    In this sentence, 'prenez' is used as a command or directive, asking someone to take their coat before leaving.

  • Si vous avez chaud, prenez un verre d'eau.

    If you are hot, have a glass of water.

    Here, 'prenez' suggests an action for the person's comfort or benefit, in this case, drinking a glass of water.

  • Prenez soin de vous pendant votre voyage.

    Take care of yourself during your trip.

    In this case, 'prenez' is used metaphorically to encourage someone to care for themselves during their travels.

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