prendre le temps
/pʁɑ̃dʁ lə tɑ̃/
to take your time
Prends le temps de bien réfléchir avant de décider.
Take your time to think carefully before deciding.
informal
To spend time deliberately, often to relax, reflect, or do something carefully.
Il a pris le temps de savourer son café.
He took the time to savor his coffee.
Prends le temps de profiter de la vie.
Take the time to enjoy life.
This phrase emphasizes the importance of slowing down and being mindful.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Advice
This phrase is commonly used when giving advice to someone to be patient or thoughtful.
Gold Rule
Mindfulness
The phrase often carries a connotation of mindfulness and intentionality.
Word Origin
From the verb 'prendre' (to take) and the noun 'temps' (time), forming a common French phrase.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to encourage someone to slow down or to emphasize the value of time.
Word Breakdown
prendre
to take
rootle temps
the time
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