je prendrai
The English phrase "I will take" is translated into French as je prendrai.
The phrase is used to indicate a choice or a decision to buy or accept something.
What does it mean word for word?
The word prendrai is composed of the verb stem prend- from prendre and the future tense ending -ai.
Which one should you use?
While je prendrai is the future tense, je prends (present tense) is often used in casual spoken French to express an immediate decision, e.g., Je prends le café instead of Je prendrai le café.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form je prendrai is the first-person singular future tense of the verb prendre.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, prendre is used to describe a sudden emotional reaction, such as prendre peur, which means to be seized by fear.
- While je prendrai expresses a future choice, French speakers use the same verb prendre to describe 'catching' an illness, such as prendre un rhume for catching a cold.
- The verb inside this phrase is a linguistic 'chameleon' that can describe much more than just grabbing an object. It can be used for catching a cold, taking a photo, or even a hair dye 'taking' to your hair.
Examples in context
- Je prendrai le plus cher.I will take the one that is more expensive.This sentence demonstrates using je prendrai to choose a more expensive option.Tatoeba #129288 by sacredceltic, translation #276960 by CK
- Je prendrai le chemin le plus court.I will take the shortest route.This sentence shows the use of je prendrai when choosing a route.Tatoeba #11698524 by Aiji, translation #5546123 by Catriona
- Je prendrai soin de toi lorsque tu seras vieux.I will take care of you when you are old.This sentence illustrates using je prendrai in the context of taking care of someone.Tatoeba #8636705 by sacredceltic, translation #71333 by CK
- Je vais prendre le menu du jour, s'il vous plaît.I will take the daily special, please.
- Je vais prendre une part de gâteau.I will take a piece of cake.
- Je prends le dernier livre de cette série.I'll take the last book of this series.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu veux boire, Manon ?What do you want to drink, Manon?
- ManonJe prendrai un thé glacé, s'il vous plaît.I will take an iced tea, please.
- NathanC'est noté. Et pour toi ?Got it. And for you?
- ManonJe prendrai un café noir.I will take a black coffee.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
