take

• Nom désignant l'action de prendre quelque chose, notamment une photographie, une prise de vue au cinéma, ou une tentative.

A noun referring to an act of taking something, such as a photograph, a scene in filming, or an attempt.

1. Film recordingB2formal

   A single continuous recorded performance in filmmaking.

   Prise de vue (cinéma)

   • That was a great take; let's move on to the next scene.
   • The director called for another take after the mistake.
   • Her first take was perfect.

   Synonymessceneshot

2. Opinion or viewB2informal

   One's opinion, attitude, or way of approaching something.

   Point de vue, opinion, interprétation

   • What's your take on the new policy?
   • I like his take on modern art.
   • Everyone has a different take on the situation.

   Synonymesangleattitudeinterpretationopinionoutlookperspectiveslantstanceviewviewpoint

3. Amount takenB2informal

   The quantity of money received or the total receipts.

   Recette (encaissée)

   • The movie's box office take was over $100 million.
   • The charity event's take exceeded expectations.
   • The store's daily take was impressive.

   Synonymesearningsincomeproceedsreturnyield

• Verbe désignant l'action de saisir, de recevoir, d'accepter ou de transporter quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining, accepting, or carrying something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Grasp or carryA1formal

   To grasp something with your hands and move it with you.

   prendre (porter avec soi)

   • Please take my hand.
   • She took the book from the shelf.
   • Can you take this bag to the car?

   Synonymesbearcarryclaspclutchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatchtransport

   Antonymesdroplet goput downrelease

2. Consume or ingestA1formal

   To eat, drink, or use something.

   Consommer ou ingérer

   • Take one pill every morning.
   • I take coffee with milk.
   • He takes his medicine as prescribed.

   Synonymesconsumedrinkeathaveimbibeingestpartakeswallow

   Antonymesabstainfast

3. Travel by vehicleA1informal

   To use a form of transport.

   prendre (un moyen de transport)

   • We take the bus to work.
   • I'll take a taxi to the airport.
   • They took the train to London.

   Synonymesboardcatchgo byridetravel byuse

4. Require or needA2formal

   To need a certain amount of time, effort, or resources.

   exiger, nécessiter

   • It takes two hours to drive there.
   • This job takes patience.
   • It will take practice to master the skill.

   Synonymescall fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequireuse up

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