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    Préparer (en. Prepare)

    /pʁe.pa.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To do everything necessary for something to be ready.
    She prepared a delicious meal for her guests.
    Elle a préparé un délicieux repas pour ses invités.
    To organize elements for future use.
    He is preparing for his trip by booking hotels.
    Il prépare son voyage en réservant des hôtels.
    To train or educate someone for a task or role.
    Teachers prepare students for their exams.
    Les professeurs préparent les étudiants pour leurs examens.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'præparare', meaning to prepare or to get ready.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prepare the ground
    To facilitate something that is to happen.
    préparer le terrain
    to prepare for
    To put oneself in the necessary state for something.
    se préparer à
    to prepare in advance
    To set up something before the deadline.
    préparer à l'avance

    Related Words

    preparatory
    Refers to an action that serves the purpose of preparation.
    préparatif
    preparation
    The action or process of preparing something.
    préparation
    preparer
    A person who prepares something, often in a professional context.
    préparateur

    Slang Meanings

    To prepare something quickly.
    He must have prepared that in a hurry.
    Il a dû préparer ça à la va-vite.
    To be ready for the party.
    We're preparing the party this weekend!
    On prépare la fiesta ce week-end!