Cryptic crossword clue
Take in French lesson, quiet for final seconds 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENCLASP

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The straight part
We know that "Take" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take = enclasp.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENCLASP mean?

ENCLASP verb
  1. To hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace

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