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takinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. 'a taking smile' meaning ‘charming, attractive’.
charmantFamilier, vieilli.
She gave him a taking smile that brightened the room.
Elle lui a adressé un sourire charmant qui a illuminé la pièce.
Additional translations
séduisantFamilier, vieilli.
Synonyms
attractive
appealing
captivating
charming
engaging
alluring
enticing
enchanting
bewitching
winsome
magnetic
seductive
spellbinding
fascinating
delightful
takingnoun
takings
pl
UK
/ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/
The taking of the fortress was a significant victory for the army.
La prise de la forteresse a été une victoire importante pour l'armée.
The taking of the land was completed after the legal formalities.
L'acquisition des terres a été finalisée après les formalités juridiques.
recettesS'emploie surtout au pluriel au sens de revenus encaissés.
The café's takings have doubled since it started offering brunch.
Les recettes du café ont doublé depuis qu'il propose des brunchs.
Additional translations
prise de vueEmploi technique dans le domaine de la photographie et de l'audiovisuel.
Synonyms
acquisition
capture
seizure
receipt
collection
takeverb

taking

Gerund

took
Past Simple
taken
Past Participle
taking
Gerund
UK
/teɪk/
US
/teɪk/
She decided to take the job offer after much consideration.
Elle a décidé de prendre l’offre d’emploi après mûre réflexion.
Please take the trash out before you leave.
S’il te plaît, enlève les ordures avant de partir.
supporterAu sens de « tolérer, endurer ».
She couldn't take the constant criticism anymore.
Elle ne pouvait plus supporter les critiques constantes.
Take four from nine and you get five.
Soustrayez quatre de neuf et vous obtenez cinq.
Additional translations
volerAu sens de « dérober ».
Synonyms
grab
seize
capture
acquire
obtain
receive
fetch
collect
remove
extract
Antonyms
give
release

Definitions

takinggerund / present participle
(informal, dated) Attractive or appealing; charming.
She gave him a taking smile that brightened the room.
takingnoun
The act of seizing or capturing something.
The taking of the fortress was a significant victory for the army.
The act of acquiring or gaining possession of something.
The taking of the land was completed after the legal formalities.
(usually plural takings) The money earned or received by a business or at an event; revenue.
The café's takings have doubled since it started offering brunch.
The act of photographing, filming, or otherwise recording something.
The taking of photographs during the ceremony was not permitted.
takeverb
To get into one's possession by force, skill, or artifice.
The thief managed to take the jewels without being noticed.
To remove something from a place.
Please take the trash out before you leave.
To accept or receive something offered.
She decided to take the job offer after much consideration.
To consume or ingest something, such as food or medicine.
He needs to take his medication twice a day.
To capture or seize, especially in a game or competition.
He took her queen early in the chess match.
To require or need a certain amount of time or resources.
The project will take three months to complete.
To assume or adopt a particular attitude or position.
She decided to take a firm stance on the issue.
To transport or carry someone or something from one place to another.
Can you take me to the airport tomorrow?
To make or record (a measurement, picture, notes, etc.).
The technician will take your blood pressure before the appointment.
To endure or tolerate (an unpleasant or challenging situation).
She couldn't take the constant criticism anymore.
To subtract or deduct (a number or amount) from another.
Take four from nine and you get five.
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