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prendre le temps de
/pʁɑ̃dʁ lə tɑ̃ də/
to take the time to
Il faut prendre le temps de profiter de la vie.
You need to take the time to enjoy life.
informal
To deliberately allocate time for a specific activity, often implying a conscious effort to prioritize or savor something.
Prends le temps de réfléchir avant de répondre.
Take the time to think before you answer.
Nous devons prendre le temps de nous détendre.
We need to take the time to relax.
This phrase emphasizes the importance of being mindful and intentional about how time is spent.
Collocations
prendre le temps de réfléchirto take the time to thinkprendre le temps de profiterto take the time to enjoy
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Pro Tip
Mindful Usage
This phrase is often used to encourage someone to slow down and be present, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While the literal translation is 'to take the time to,' the phrase carries a nuanced meaning of intentionality and mindfulness.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'prendre' (to take) and the noun 'temps' (time), with the preposition 'de' indicating purpose or intention.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to encourage mindfulness, patience, or prioritization in daily life. It can also be used to gently remind someone to slow down.
Word Breakdown
prendre
to take
verble temps
the time
noun phrasede
of/to (indicating purpose)
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