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pris les devants

took the initiative

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phrase Rare #51,005
took the initiative Part of the expression « prendre les devants », meaning to act before others or take the lead.
FR: Elle a pris les devants et a appelé le médecin.
EN: She took the initiative and called the doctor.

Ayrton a pris les devants.

Ayrton took the lead.

— Senna (2010)

Je me suis engueulé avec Aubin, j'ai pris les devants.

I had a falling-out with Aubin, so I made the first move.

— The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

Tom a pris les devants.

Tom took the lead.

J'ai pris les devants.

I took the initiative.

— F1® Le Film (2025)