Prêta (en. Ready)

/pʁɛ.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is available to be given or borrowed.
She is ready to use.
Elle est prête à l'emploi.
Who has been prepared, adjusted, or adapted for immediate use.
The equipment is ready to be used.
Le matériel est prêt à être utilisé.

Etymology

From Old French 'prester' meaning to lend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ready-to-wear
Clothing manufactured industrially in series.
prêt à porter
ready to use
Ready for immediate use.
prêt à l'emploi
ready for consumption
Product ready to be used by the consumer.
prêt à la consommation

Related Words

lend
To give something to someone with the agreement to take it back.
prêter
preparation
The action of preparing something.
préparation
availability
The state of what is available.
disponibilité

Slang Meanings

To be in a good disposition.
After a good coffee, I'm ready for anything.
Après un bon café, je suis prêt à tout.
To be ready to take on a challenge.
He is always ready to mix it up in a battle.
Il est toujours prêt à mixer dans un battle.