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    Préparaient (en. Were preparing)

    /pʁepaʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make arrangements for something.
    They were preparing dinner for their guests.
    Ils préparaient le dîner pour leurs invités.
    To set up what is necessary for a future event.
    We were packing the suitcases to go on a trip.
    Nous préparaient les valises pour partir en voyage.
    To prepare either physically or mentally.
    She was preparing for the exam very seriously.
    Elle se préparaient à l'examen avec beaucoup de sérieux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'préparer', derived from Latin 'preparare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prepare the ground
    To create favorable conditions for something.
    préparer le terrain
    to prepare a surprise
    To organize something secret for another person.
    préparer une surprise
    to prepare dinner
    To cook for the evening meal.
    préparer le dîner

    Related Words

    prepare
    To put in order or condition something for a certain purpose.
    préparer
    preparation
    The action of preparing something.
    préparation
    preparatory
    What is done in anticipation of an upcoming event.
    préparatif

    Slang Meanings

    To be running late
    They were running late, so they prepared everything at the last minute.
    Ils étaient à la bourre, alors ils préparaient tout à la dernière minute.
    To judge blindly
    How are you preparing? You’re judging blindly without knowing what to do!
    Tu prépares comment ? Tu juges à l'aveugle sans savoir ce qu'il faut faire !