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How to Say ‘Are you taking breaks’ in French

Tu prends des pauses

tyu prahn day poz

[tyu prahn day poz]

💬 Usage Tip: Common way to check on someone's well-being.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu

[tyu]

you

Informal form of address, singular 'you'.

Example

Tu prends des pauses régulières.

You take regular breaks.

prends

[prahn]

take

To grasp or assume control.

Example

Tu prends des pauses chaque heure.

You take breaks every hour.

des

[day]

some

Indicates a non-specific quantity or group.

Example

Il y a des moments pour se détendre.

There are moments to relax.

pauses

[poz]

breaks

Intervals or pauses in work.

Example

Les pauses sont essentielles pour l'efficacité.

Breaks are essential for efficiency.

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