Also means
absorbing
Usage Note
Prenant is the present participle of prendre used as an adjective, meaning a book, film, or task that grips and holds your attention. The feminine form is prenante. It can also describe a job that takes up a lot of time and energy (un travail très prenant), a nuance closer to 'demanding' or 'all-consuming'.
Examples
"Ce roman est vraiment prenant."
Natural Translation
This novel is really gripping.
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