Le chasseur prit position et attendit patiemment pour tirer sur le cerf.
The hunter took his position and waited patiently to pot the deer.
Il posa son stylo et prit une profonde inspiration avant de continuer.
He set down his pen and took a deep breath before continuing.
Le professeur prit un air sévère au moment où l'examen commença.
The professor assumed an air of strictness as the exam began.
Elle prit un air innocent lorsqu'on l'interrogea sur les documents manquants.
She assumed an air of innocence when questioned about the missing documents.
Le professeur retraité prit congé du corps enseignant pendant la réception.
The retiring professor took his farewell of the faculty during the reception.
La sœur aînée prit le nouveau-né avec douceur, le berçant légèrement.
The older sister took the newborn in her arms and cradled him gently.
Elle prit ce rêve récurrent comme un présage et décida de changer de travail.
She took that recurring dream as a sign and decided to change jobs.
À la gare, elle prit congé de ses parents avec beaucoup de retenue.
At the station, she took her farewell of her parents with composure.
Il prit congé des membres du conseil après avoir présenté son dernier rapport.
He took his farewell of the board members after delivering his final report.
Avant de partir à la guerre, l'officier prit congé de son régiment.
Before leaving for war, the officer took his farewell of his regiment.
Avant de prendre sa décision, elle soupira et prit un moment pour réfléchir.
Before making her decision, she sighed and took a moment to reflect.
Elle prit le micro avec un geste tremblant avant de commencer son discours improvisé.
She took the microphone with a shaking hand before starting her impromptu speech.
Le sportif prit une grande inspiration avant de se redresser après ses étirements.
The athlete took a deep breath before straightening up after his stretches.