French Expression · Intermediate
Prendre en compte
To take into account / to consider
Pronunciation: pran-DR(uh) an KONT
Meaning
To consider something when making a decision or judgment; to allow for something.
Example
Nous devons prendre en compte tous les facteurs avant de décider.
We need to take all factors into account before deciding.
Practice tips
- Practice Prendre en compte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.