What is 'pris' called in English?

'pris' in English is called "Taken". Taken refers to: Avoir été acquis, saisi ou reçu, indiquant une action de prise terminée.

How do you pronounce 'Taken' and 'pris'?

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What is an example sentence for Taken in French?

English: "The book was taken from the shelf." | French: "Le livre a été pris sur l'étagère."

verb · adjective

English to French Dictionary

taken Meaning in French (taken signification en français)

verbpris

adjectiveoccupé, pris

Synonymes:capturésaisi

pris in English:taken

Phonetic:pʁi

Plural: taken

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de taken en français est pris, occupé. (Avoir été acquis, saisi ou reçu, indiquant une action de prise terminée.)

Definitions of Taken

1
verb
pris
To have been acquired, seized, or received, indicating a completed action of taking.
Avoir été acquis, saisi ou reçu, indiquant une action de prise terminée.
2
adjective
occupé
Occupied or engaged, indicating that something or someone is not available.
Occupé ou engagé, indiquant que quelque chose ou quelqu'un n'est pas disponible.
3
adjective
pris
Understood or interpreted in a specific manner, often referring to a meaning or impression.
Compris ou interprété d'une manière spécifique, faisant souvent référence à une signification ou une impression.

Example Sentences

“The book was taken from the shelf.”

Le livre a été pris sur l'étagère.

“Is this seat taken?”

Ce siège est-il occupé ?

“He was taken by surprise.”

Il a été pris par surprise.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

capturésaisioccupé

In English:

received accepted acquired

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

librerendu

In English:

given returned

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetake

third person singulartakes

past tensetook

present participletaking

agent nountaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

taken abackidiom

Surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

taken for grantedidiom

To fail to appreciate someone or something because you are too familiar with them.

taken into accountexpression

Considered along with other things when making a decision or judgment.