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    Prépare (en. Prepared)

    /pʁe.paʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in order or in condition.
    She is preparing the meal for her guests.
    Elle prépare le repas pour ses invités.
    To anticipate or arrange for something in the future.
    He is preparing for his trip by booking a plane ticket.
    Il prépare son voyage en réservant un billet d'avion.
    To create or manufacture something.
    The chef is preparing an exquisite dish.
    Le chef prépare un plat exquis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praeparare', meaning 'to prepare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preparing for an exam
    Getting ready for a test.
    préparer un examen
    preparing the ground
    Laying the groundwork for a future project.
    préparer le terrain
    preparing in advance
    Making arrangements or preparations in advance.
    préparer à l'avance

    Related Words

    preparation
    Action of preparing something.
    préparation
    preparatory
    Process or action that prepares for something.
    préparatif
    preparer
    Person who prepares something, especially in cooking.
    préparateur

    Slang Meanings

    To prepare in a rush.
    He had to prepare a speech in one hour.
    Il a dû préparer un discours en une heure.
    To prepare at the last moment.
    We set up camping at the last minute.
    On a préparé le camping à la dernière minute.