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French Phrase

Je suis preneur

/ʒə sɥi pʁə.nœʁ/
Meaning"I'm interested / I'll take it"
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Meaning

This versatile French phrase literally translates to "I am a taker." It's used to express interest in an offer, a proposal, or an opportunity. It conveys a willingness to accept or participate.

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When to use

Use this phrase when someone offers you something (an item, a task, an idea) and you want to indicate your acceptance or keen interest. It's suitable for informal to semi-formal contexts, showing enthusiasm without being overly eager.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jesuispreneur

1

Je (I)

This is the first-person singular subject pronoun, meaning 'I'. It's essential for indicating who is performing the action.

2

suis (am)

This is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'être' (to be). It links the subject 'Je' to the adjective or noun that follows.

3

preneur / preneuse (taker / interested)

This is an adjective derived from the verb 'prendre' (to take). It must agree in gender with the speaker: 'preneur' for masculine, 'preneuse' for feminine. It expresses willingness or interest in an offer.

🗨In Conversation

A

J'ai une place en trop pour le concert ce soir, ça te dit ?

I have an extra ticket for the concert tonight, are you interested?

Oh, super ! Je suis preneur !

Oh, great! I'll take it!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Je suis preneuse (if you are a man)

    Remember to use the masculine form 'preneur' if you are male, and the feminine form 'preneuse' if you are female. Gender agreement is crucial in French.

  • Je suis prenant

    'Prenant' is the present participle of 'prendre' (to take) and means 'taking' or 'engaging/captivating'. It does not convey the meaning of 'I'm interested' or 'I'll take it'.

↔Alternatives

  • Ça m'intéresse

    That interests me

  • Pourquoi pas ?

    Why not?

  • Avec plaisir

    With pleasure

  • Je suis partant(e)

    I'm in / I'm up for it

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Cultural Tip

While 'Je suis preneur' is widely understood, its usage can be slightly more direct than some English equivalents. It implies a readiness to accept. Always remember to adjust the gender of 'preneur' to 'preneuse' if you are female, as French grammar requires agreement. It's generally used in casual to moderately formal settings, less so in very formal business negotiations.