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se donner du temps

/sə dɔ̃.ne dy tɑ̃/
phrase★Intermediate— to give oneself time
informal

To allow oneself time to process, recover, or accomplish something without rushing.

Après une rupture, il est important de se donner du temps.

After a breakup, it's important to give yourself time.

Prends ton temps, ne te donne pas du temps.

Take your time, don't rush.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of patience and self-care in various situations.

Collocations

se donner du temps pourto give oneself time to

Synonyms

prendre son tempsne pas se pressers'accorder du temps

Antonyms

se précipiterse presser

Related Phrases

prendre son tempsphrase
to take one's time
ne pas se presserphrase
not to rush

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Recovery

This phrase is often used when discussing emotional or physical recovery.

⚡Gold Rule

Reflexive Verb

'Se donner' is a reflexive verb, meaning the subject is both the giver and the receiver of the action.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the reflexive verb 'se donner' (to give oneself) and 'du temps' (some time).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in contexts where patience, recovery, or careful consideration is needed.

Word Breakdown

se donner
to give oneself
verb phrase
+
du temps
some time
noun phrase
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