French Word · Beginner
Prendre
To take / To have (food/drink) / To get
Pronunciation: PRANDR
Meaning
A highly versatile verb with many meanings depending on context, including to grasp, to seize, to consume, or to choose.
Example
Je vais prendre un café et un croissant.
I'm going to have a coffee and a croissant.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Prendre out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.