Préparée (en. Prepared)
pre-pah-ray
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something that has been prepared or arranged.
The meal is ready, everything has been prepared in advance.
Le repas est prêt, tout a été préparé à l'avance.
Indicates that a person is ready, that they have made arrangements.
She is prepared for her exam.
Elle est préparée pour son examen.
Etymology
Derived from the verb préparer, from Latin 'parare', meaning 'to make ready'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prepared for
To be in a favorable condition to face a situation.
préparé à
all prepared
Everything is in order, nothing is left to chance.
tout préparé
Related Words
prepare
To make something ready.
préparer
preparation
The action of preparing something.
préparation
preparatory
That which is related to preparation.
préparatif
Slang Meanings
Ready to act or respond.
She is always prepared for a party.
Elle est toujours préparée pour une soirée.
To have a plan in advance.
He has a prepared file for every meeting.
Il a un dossier préparé pour chaque réunion.