Conjugation of the Verb "Prendre" (To Take) in French

Overview

The lecture focuses on conjugating the French verb "prendre," which means "to take." The verb is irregular, making its conjugation more challenging.

Present Tense Conjugation

The verb "prendre" in its infinitive form (unconjugated) translates to "to take." Below is its conjugation in the present tense.

Singular Forms

• Je prends (I take)
  • Pronunciation: "je prawn"
• Tu prends (You take, informal)
  • Pronunciation: "tu prawn"
• Il/Elle prend (He/She takes)
  • Pronunciation (masculine): "il prawn"
  • Pronunciation (feminine): "elle prawn"

Plural Forms

• Nous prenons (We take)
  • Pronunciation: "nou prenon"
• Vous prenez (You take, formal or plural)
  • Pronunciation: "vou prene"
• Ils/Elles prennent (They take, masculine/feminine)
  • Pronunciation (masculine/feminine): "il/elle prenn"

Patterns and Exceptions

• The verb is irregular, especially in the plural forms "nous prenons" and "vous prenez."
• Note differences in pronunciation and spelling changes for each form.

Examples in Sentences

• Je prends le bus à huit heures du matin.
  • Translation: I take the bus at 8 o'clock in the morning.
  • Note: "I take" and "I am taking" both translate to "je prends."
• Nous prenons des vacances.
  • Translation: We are taking some vacations.
• Ils prennent une banane sur la table.
  • Translation: They are taking a banana from the table.

Summary

• The verb "prendre" is essential but irregular.
• Focus on recognizing patterns in conjugation.

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Closing

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