je pris

I took

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phrase Uncommon #15,261

I took Literary past tense of prendre, commonly found in written narratives.

FR: Je pris mon sac et sortis.

EN: I took my bag and went out.

Comme le bus était en retard, je pris un taxi.

As the bus was late, I took a taxi.

Je pris un taxi pour la gare.

I took a taxi to the station.

Je pris le contrôle de la situation.

I took control of the situation.

Je pris conscience que je ne pouvais pas l'emporter.

I realized that I couldn’t win.

Je pris une flèche dans le genou.

I took an arrow in the knee.

Par curiosité, je pris le sien.

Out of curiosity, I took his.

C’est ainsi qu’un an et demi plus tard, je pris livraison du Bright Sky.

That’s how, a year and a half later, I took delivery of the Bright Sky.

Je pris une grande inspiration.

I took a deep breath.

Je pris mon parapluie de peur qu'il ne pleuve.

I took my umbrella for fear that it might rain.

Je pris plaisir à m'entretenir avec elle.

I enjoyed talking with her.

Je pris conscience que je ne pouvais pas gagner.

I realized that I couldn't win.

Je pris conscience de ce qui avait lieu.

I became aware of what was happening.

Je pris conscience que je n'étais pas prêt.

I realized that I wasn't ready.

Je pris le papier.

I took the paper.

Je pris la petite fille par la main.

I took the little girl by the hand.

Je pris soin de ne laisser aucune preuve.

I was careful not to leave any evidence.

Je pris une profonde inspiration.

I took a deep breath.

Je pris ma clef et j'ouvris.

I took my key and opened the door.

Je pris une décision.

I made a decision.

Je pris à droite.

I took a right.

Je pris part au concours.

I took part in the competition.

Je pris conscience de ce qui se passait.

I became aware of what was happening.

Je pris la décision de rentrer la nuit même.

I decided to go back that very night.

— Army of Shadows (1969)

Je pris un bain.

I took a bath.

Je pris Rudolph à part.

I took Rudolph aside.

Je pris poliment quelques tranches de fruit et un petit pain.

I politely took a few slices of fruit and a small roll.

Je pris congé de Keith et allai me coucher.

I said goodnight to Keith and went to bed.

Je pris une mauvaise décision.

I made a bad decision.

Mais je pris ce roman trop à cœur.

But I took this novel too much to heart.

— 2046 (2004)

Je pris mentalement note de réfléchir à cette idée.

I made a mental note to think about that idea.

Je pris soin de ne laisser aucune trace.

I was careful not to leave any trace.