Could you please explain the difference between PRENDRE and EMPOTER.

Question

Is it correct to say:
Je prends le livre de la table
or do I need to say:
j'emporte le livre de la table

ALSO:
Is there no difference in French between WARM and HOT? Are both of them
chaud???
I am warm - j'ai chaud
I am hot - j'ai chaud or would I then say: j'ai très chaud

Thank you

Answer 1

Hello,

"Prendre" and " emporter " are synonyms. That means the same thing.It depends on the context.

But you should say " Je prends le livre de la table ", I think it' s better.
The other one is also true.

By the way, " je prends le livre qui est sur la table " is much better :)

I am warm = J' ai chaud
I am hot = J' ai très chaud

I hope i' m right :)

Answer 2

Right you are, Kanon! (on the warm vs. hot)

Just to add a bit:
prendre = to take; take on; take up; catch; get (obtain & bring); steal (a kiss); buy (a ticket); make (an appointment)

empoter = to pot (a plant)
BUT
emporter = to take away; carry of; remove

Depending upon the context, of course, various meanings are best. Be sure to always give the entire context, or exactly how the word is used.

Sra (aka Mme)

Answer 3

Thank you very much!