ne prend pas

doesn't take

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phrase Rare #22,585
doesn't take Negative form of prendre. Depending on context, it can mean does not take, does not occupy, or does not choose.
FR: Cette chaise ne prend pas beaucoup de place.
EN: This chair doesn't take up much space.

Il ne prend pas de vacances.

He doesn't take vacations.

Un innocent ne prend pas la fuite.

An innocent person does not flee.

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)

Il ne prend pas le courrier.

He doesn’t pick up the mail.

— M le maudit (1931)

Ça ne prend pas beaucoup de place.

It doesn't take up much space.

— Avatar : De feu et de cendres (2025)

Il ne prend pas d'autres clients.

He doesn't take on any other clients.

— Le Bras de diamant (1969)

Tom ne prend pas ses études au sérieux.

Tom doesn't take his studies seriously.

Pourquoi on ne prend pas le bateau?

Why don't we take the boat?

— Indiana Jones et la dernière croisade (1989)

S'il ne prend pas, je ne peux pas sortir de la forêt.

If he doesn't take it, I can't get out of the forest.

— Histoires de fantômes chinois (1987)

Il ne prend pas position.

He doesn't take a position.

Ça ne prend pas beaucoup de temps.

It doesn't take much time.

Il ne prend pas de congés.

He doesn't take any time off.

Mais, il ne prend pas suffisamment soin de lui.

But he doesn't take enough care of himself.

— Suzume (2022)

Ma gelée ne prend pas.

My jelly isn't setting.

Notre mère à tous ne prend pas parti Jake.

Our mother doesn't take sides, Jake.

— Avatar (2009)

Il ne prend pas soin de sa santé.

He doesn't take care of his health.

La table ne prend pas beaucoup de place.

The table does not take up much space.