take the time
US /teɪk ðə taɪm/
UK /teɪk ðə taɪm/
1.
prendre le temps, consacrer du temps
to make the effort to do something; to spend enough time to do something well or carefully
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Please take the time to read the instructions carefully.
Veuillez prendre le temps de lire attentivement les instructions.
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He always takes the time to listen to his employees' concerns.
Il prend toujours le temps d’écouter les préoccupations de ses employés.