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    Préparé (en. Prepared)

    /pʁe.pa.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to food that has been prepared before being served.
    The prepared chicken was delicious.
    Le poulet préparé était succulent.
    Indicates that a person is ready or has made efforts for something.
    He was well prepared for the exam.
    Il était bien préparé pour l'examen.
    Refers to something that has been arranged or organized in advance.
    The prepared plan worked wonderfully.
    Le plan préparé a fonctionné à merveille.
    Pertains to a chemical or technical product that has been treated in a specific way.
    This medication is prepared to be administered intravenously.
    Ce médicament est préparé pour être administré par voie intraveineuse.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prepared in advance
    Refers to a task or event that has been planned and organized in anticipation.
    préparé à l'avance
    to be well prepared
    Means to be ready and to have made the necessary efforts to face a situation.
    être bien préparé
    prepared to measure
    Refers to something that has been made specifically for a person or a particular situation.
    préparé sur mesure

    Related Words

    preparation
    Action of preparing something.
    préparation
    preparatory
    Element that serves to prepare something.
    préparatif
    preparer
    Person who prepares.
    préparateur
    preparedness
    Quality of being prepared or ready.
    préparéness

    Slang Meanings

    To be up to speed
    He is really prepared; everything is ready for the big evening.
    Il est vraiment préparé, tout est au point pour la grande soirée.
    To be in the know
    She is prepared; she knows everything that is happening.
    Elle est préparée, elle sait tout ce qui se passe.
    To be on alert
    They are prepared, ready to meet any challenges.
    Ils sont préparés, prêts à répondre à tous les défis.