French phrase

Ça ne prendra pas ~.

Meaning

It won't take ___.

When to use it

It indicates that little time or effort is needed. This colloquial understatement often reassures or introduces a limit.

Example dialogue

On doit attendre longtemps ?

Do we have to wait a long time?

Ça ne prendra pas plus d'une heure.

It won't take more than an hour.

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