Meaning
Used to state that one is receiving or grasping something.
Cultural Background
In French markets, 'Je prends' is the standard way to finalize a purchase. It is polite and direct. Similar to France, but you might hear 'Je vais prendre' more often to soften the request.
Silent letters
Remember that the 'ds' at the end of 'prends' is never pronounced.
Don't confuse
Never use 'Je prends' for 'I understand'. Use 'Je comprends'.
Meaning
Used to state that one is receiving or grasping something.
Silent letters
Remember that the 'ds' at the end of 'prends' is never pronounced.
Don't confuse
Never use 'Je prends' for 'I understand'. Use 'Je comprends'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
Je _____ ce gâteau.
Je takes the -s ending.
Which is correct?
How to say 'I'll take this'?
Ça is the correct demonstrative pronoun.
Match the verb.
Match 'Je' with the correct form.
Correct conjugation.
Complete the dialogue.
Baker: 'Vous voulez le pain?' You: 'Oui, _____.'
Correct spelling.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe _____ ce gâteau.
Je takes the -s ending.
How to say 'I'll take this'?
Ça is the correct demonstrative pronoun.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Correct conjugation.
Baker: 'Vous voulez le pain?' You: 'Oui, _____.'
Correct spelling.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is very standard and polite in shops.
No, it is for objects or food.
Because it is conjugated for 'Je'.
Use 'Je prendrai'.
Yes, it is universal in French.
Add 's'il vous plaît'.
Related Phrases
Je vais prendre
similarI am going to take
Prendre un café
builds onTo have a coffee
Je comprends
contrastI understand
