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    Préférer (en. Prefer)

    /pʁe.fe.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give preference to something or someone.
    I prefer tea to coffee.
    Je préfère le thé au café.
    To choose among several options.
    He prefers to work early in the morning.
    Il préfère travailler tôt le matin.
    To show a preference in a choice.
    She always prefers action movies.
    Elle préfère toujours les films d'action.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'præferre' which means 'to prefer, to put forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prefer white
    Choose white wine rather than red.
    préférer le blanc
    prefer to do something
    Enjoy doing one activity instead of another.
    préférer faire quelque chose
    prefer to go to the cinema
    Have a preference for going to see a movie rather than staying at home.
    préférer aller au cinéma

    Related Words

    preference
    An inclination for something.
    préférence
    preferential
    Which is related to a preference.
    préférentiel

    Slang Meanings

    To dig
    I dig this music group.
    Je kiffe ce groupe de musique.
    To have a soft spot for
    I have a soft spot for romantic movies.
    J'ai un faible pour les films romantiques.