English–French

“take” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃məne/

Example

J'emmène mon fils à l'école.

I take my son to school.

Illustration for emmener (take)

How to say “take” in French

“Take” in French is emmener.

A person goes along with someone while taking them from one place to another.

Full entry for emmener: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with emmener

Elle emmène sa sœur chez le médecin.

She takes her sister to the doctor.

Tips for using emmener

  • Emmener commonly applies to people and animals, whereas emporter usually applies to things that are carried away.

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