French Expression · Beginner
Prendre le temps
To take one's time
Pronunciation: prahn-druh luh TAHN
Meaning
To proceed without rush, to allow sufficient time for something to be done carefully or thoroughly.
Example
Prends ton temps pour décider, il n'y a pas d'urgence.
Take your time to decide, there's no rush.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Prendre le temps 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 expression.