Prêt (en. Ready)
/pʁɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
To be prepared or available for an action.
He is ready to go on a trip.
Il est prêt à partir en voyage.
Willing to do something, in good condition.
She is ready for her exam.
Elle est prête pour son examen.
To be in a state of being used.
The documents are ready for the meeting.
Les documents sont prêts pour la réunion.
Etymology
From Latin 'paratus', meaning 'prepared, ready'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be ready
To be in a state of completion or availability.
être prêt
ready to
To be willing to do something.
prêt à
to finalize
To prepare or finalize something.
mettre au point
Related Words
preparation
The act of preparing.
préparation
ready-to-wear
Clothing made in advance, ready to be worn.
prêt-à-porter
bank loan
Amount of money that the bank lends.
prêt bancaire
Slang Meanings
To be cool or comfortable with a situation.
After a few months, I finally feel ready.
Après quelques mois, je me sens enfin prêt.
To be resigned or okay with something.
I am ready to accept this decision.
Je suis prêt à accepter cette décision.