prendre une photo /pʁˈɑ̃dʁynfotˈo/ · verb · CEFR A1. French translation of "take a photo".

See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Exploration et plaisir

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: prendre une photo
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: take a photo
  • IPA: /pʁˈɑ̃dʁynfotˈo/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Topic: French Exploration et plaisir
  • Image:Photo of prendre une photo (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Je vais prendre une photo de la famille. English: I'm going to take a picture of the family.
  • Elle aime prendre une photo des fleurs. English: She likes to take a photo of the flowers.
  • Tu peux prendre une photo de moi ? English: Can you take a picture of me?

When and How to Use "prendre une photo"

Use "prendre une photo" when you want to talk about "take a photo" in French. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Exploration et plaisir topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "prendre une photo" mean in French?

"prendre une photo" is the French word for "take a photo".

What CEFR level is "prendre une photo"?

"prendre une photo" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "prendre une photo"?

"prendre une photo" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "prendre une photo" in a sentence?

Je vais prendre une photo de la famille.

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