How to Say ‘Pickup’ in French
La prise en charge
lah preez ahn sharzh
[lah preez ahn sharzh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Prise en charge] does not mean a literal "taking in charge" here. In transport and service contexts, it means pickup or the point where someone is collected.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Definite article used before a feminine singular noun phrase.
La prise en charge est à 7 heures.
The pickup is at 7 o'clock.
prise
[preez]
pickup / taking
In transport context, this refers to the act of picking someone up.
La prise en charge se fera devant l'hôtel.
The pickup will take place in front of the hotel.
en
[ahn]
in
Part of the fixed phrase 'prise en charge.'
La prise en charge est confirmée pour demain.
The pickup is confirmed for tomorrow.
charge
[sharzh]
charge / care / handling
In this expression, it helps convey the idea of someone taking responsibility for you.
La prise en charge est devant le café.
The pickup is in front of the café.
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