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J'ai pris

I took

Language note: Past tense structure of the verb 'prendre'.

Context: You recount how you spent break time during work.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zh]

A contraction of 'je', meaning 'I' or 'I have' in past tense constructions.

J'ai pris un taxi pour rentrer.

I took a taxi to return.

[ay]

have

Auxiliary verb used for forming the compound past tense.

J'ai pris une décision.

I have made a decision.

pris

[pree]

taken

Past participle of 'prendre', meaning to take.

J'ai pris mon petit-déjeuner.

I have taken my breakfast.

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