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    Préparatifs (en. Preparations)

    /pʁepaʁatif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of elements or actions preparatory to an event.
    The preparations for the wedding began months in advance.
    Les préparatifs pour le mariage ont commencé des mois à l'avance.
    Activities organized before an event.
    The birthday party preparations were extensive.
    Les préparatifs de la fête d'anniversaire étaient expansifs.
    The process of preparation in general.
    The preparations before his move were exhausting.
    Les préparatifs avant son déménagement étaient éreintants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'preparare', meaning to prepare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make preparations
    to engage in preparatory actions.
    faire les préparatifs
    travel preparations
    the arrangements made before a trip.
    préparatifs de voyage
    gala preparations
    specific preparations for a prestigious event.
    préparatifs de gala

    Related Words

    preparation
    A process by which one prepares.
    préparation
    to organize
    To set in order or prepare something.
    organiser
    arrangement
    Provisions made for an event.
    arrangement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the starting blocks
    Before the big day, everyone is in the starting blocks for the preparations.
    Avant le grand jour, tout le monde est dans les starting blocks pour les préparatifs.
    To play the conductor
    For the wedding preparations, she plays the conductor.
    Pour les préparatifs du mariage, elle joue les chefs d'orchestre.