Can I say 'je prends un break (ou une pause) ?
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Can I say 'je prends un break (ou une pause) ?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate prendre and derivatives in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"
Asked 7 years ago

Ron T. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
The Collins-Robert French dictionary suggests: «Je prends une pause»
J'espère que cela vous aidera.
Bonne chance
Ron

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher
Bonjour Deborah !
Actually the colloquial way to express that you're taking a break - you're stopping an activity for a bit - is "Je fais une pause. / Je fais un break."
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
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