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    Préparait (en. Prepared)

    /pʁepaʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something ready.
    He was preparing the meal for tonight.
    Il préparait le repas pour ce soir.
    To prepare for an event.
    She was preparing to take her exam.
    Elle se préparait à passer son examen.
    To put in place elements for a task.
    They were preparing the materials for construction.
    Ils préparaient les matériaux pour la construction.

    Etymology

    From the verb préparer, derived from the Latin 'preparare', meaning 'to make ready'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the stage
    To set up favorable conditions for something.
    préparer le terrain
    to prepare a surprise
    To implement efforts to create a surprise effect.
    préparer une surprise
    to prepare in advance
    To perform tasks in advance to anticipate.
    préparer à l'avance
    to prepare a plan
    To develop a strategy.
    préparer un plan

    Related Words

    preparation
    The act of preparing.
    préparation
    preparation
    That which is used to prepare.
    préparatif
    preparer
    A person who prepares something.
    préparateur

    Slang Meanings

    To get ready with a certain style.
    He is preparing casually for the party.
    Il prépare à la cool pour la fête.
    To prepare at the last minute.
    They were preparing haphazardly for the birthday.
    Ils préparaient à l'arrache pour l'anniversaire.