Prête (en. Ready)

/pʁɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Willing to act or to receive.
She is ready to go on vacation.
Elle est prête à partir en vacances.
Prepared for a situation or an event.
He is always ready for an exam.
Il est toujours prêt pour un examen.
Ready to accept or receive something.
They are ready to welcome the guests.
Ils sont prêts à accueillir les invités.

Etymology

From the Latin 'præparatus', which means prepared.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ready to use
Prepared and available to be used.
Prêt à l'emploi
To be ready
Willing to do something.
Être prêt
Ready for anything
Willing to do anything.
Prête à tout

Related Words

prepare
To put in order or to make ready.
préparer
ready
An amount of money that one borrows.
prêt
preparation
The action of preparing something.
préparation

Slang Meanings

Ready to go out in town.
Today, I am ready for the party!
Aujourd'hui, je suis prête pour la fête !
To be ready to act quickly.
He is always ready to help his friends.
Il est toujours prête à aider ses amis.