How do you say "Will not take" in French?

"Will not take" in French is "Ne prendra pas". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Will not take’ in French

Q: What does "Ne prendra pas" mean in English?

"Ne prendra pas" means "Will not take" in English. Usage tip: French negatives often wrap around the verb: [ne prendra pas]. In casual speech, people often drop the [ne] and just say [ça prendra pas longtemps].

Ne prendra pas

Nuh Pron-drah Pah

[Nuh Pron-drah Pah]

💬 Usage Tip: French negatives often wrap around the verb: [ne prendra pas]. In casual speech, people often drop the [ne] and just say [ça prendra pas longtemps].

Phrase Breakdown

[Nuh]

Will not

Future tense negation indicating an action will not occur.

Example

Cela ne prendra pas longtemps à réparer.

It will not take long to repair.

prendra

[Pron-drah]

Take

To require some amount of time or effort.

Example

La réparation prendra environ une heure.

The repair will take about an hour.

pas

[Pah]

Not

Used to express negation.

Example

Le changement de batterie ne prendra pas longtemps.

The battery change will not take long.

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