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ils prenaient

were taking, took

→ prendre
pren take + aient they were ...ing (imperfect past)
verb · third plural · imperfect indicative Rare #45,957
were taking, took
FR: Ils prenaient le train tous les matins.
EN: They took the train every morning.
Conjugation of prendre
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
Second — preniez
Third prenait prenaient

Les membres de la famille prenaient soin du patient à tour de rôle.

Family members took turns caring for the patient.

Ils prenaient la bouffe des chiens, dans les camps.

They used to take the dogs’ food in the camps.

— Les Ailes du désir (1987)

Il a caché le soldat dans la cave, et les femmes prenaient soin de lui.

He hid the soldier in the cellar, and the women took care of him.

— Sacrifices of War (2011)

S'ils s'en prenaient à toi ?

What if they went after you?

— Le Conformiste (1971)