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prendre le temps de

/pʁɑ̃dʁ lə tɑ̃ də/
phrase★Intermediate— to take the time to
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

Synonyms

s'accorder du temps pours'arrêter pour

Antonyms

se précipiternégliger

Related Phrases

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

💡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
verb
+
le temps
the time
noun phrase
+
de
of/to (indicating purpose)
preposition
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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