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prendre le temps

/pʁɑ̃dʁ lə tɑ̃/
phrase★Intermediate— to take your time
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.

Collocations

prendre le temps deto take the time to

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

perdre son tempsphrase
to waste time
gagner du tempsphrase
to save time

💡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
root
+
le temps
the time
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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