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How to Say ‘I'll have it here’ in French

Je vais le prendre sur place

zhuh veh luh prahn-dr sur plahs

[zhuh veh luh prahn-dr sur plahs]

💬 Usage Tip: Le means "it" here, and it comes before the verb rather than after it. You'd swap it the same way for a cup: je vais la prendre "I'll take it".

Phrase Breakdown

Je vais le prendre

zhuh veh luh prahn-dr

I'm going to have it

'Aller' + infinitive expresses the near future. 'Le' refers to the drink. Often said as 'j'vais l'prendre'.

Example

Je vais le prendre avec du sucre.

I'll have it with sugar.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

vais

[veh]

am going to

Present tense of 'go,' used to express future intention.

Example

Je vais préparer le dîner.

I am going to prepare dinner.

[luh]

it / him (direct object, masculine)

Direct object pronoun. Refers to a masculine noun like “l’anime” or “l’épisode” (masculine).

Example

On pourrait le regarder en VO.

We could watch it in the original version.

prendre

[prahn-dr]

to have / to take

Common verb for taking or ordering food in a restaurant.

Example

Si j'ai faim, je demande : Je peux prendre l'entrée ?

If I’m hungry, I ask: Can I have the starter?

sur place

sur plahs

here (on the premises)

This means to eat or drink in the café. The French 'u' in 'sur' is said with rounded lips.

Example

On mange sur place.

We're eating here.

Words in this phrase

sur

[sur]

Indicates position in relation to a surface.

Example

Nous avançons sur ce chemin en ton absence.

We proceed on this path in your absence.

place

[plahs]

spot / place

A spot or place in the yoga class.

Example

Il me faut une place au fond de la salle.

I need a spot at the back of the room.

Guides for French learners

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