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    Prépara (en. Prepared)

    /pʁe.pa.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put into service or operation.
    She prepared the meal for the party.
    Elle a préparé le repas pour la fête.
    To organize or plan something in advance.
    We need to prepare our trip in advance.
    Nous devons préparer notre voyage en avance.
    To train or educate someone for a specific purpose.
    He prepares the students for the final exam.
    Il prépare les étudiants à l'examen final.
    To assemble ingredients for a dish.
    He prepares a delicious salad.
    Il prépare une délicieuse salade.
    To prepare mentally or emotionally for something.
    She is preparing for the idea of moving.
    Elle se prépare à l'idée de déménager.

    Etymology

    The word 'prépara' comes from the Latin verb 'preparare', meaning 'to prepare, to prepare in advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prepare in advance
    organize something before the scheduled date.
    préparer à l'avance
    prepare a surprise
    organize something secret for someone.
    préparer une surprise
    prepare mentally
    get used to the idea of an upcoming situation.
    se préparer mentalement

    Related Words

    preparation
    the action of preparing or the process of getting ready.
    préparation
    preparatory
    something that serves to prepare.
    préparatif
    preparer
    a person who prepares, often in an academic context.
    préparateur

    Slang Meanings

    To prepare or arrange something often without others knowing.
    He made a preparation for the surprise without anyone knowing.
    Il a fait un prépara pour la surprise sans que personne ne le sache.
    To be ready or in a state of preparation.
    I am in preparation mode for the big day.
    Je suis en mode prépara pour le grand jour.