Prêtes (en. Ready)

/pʁɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Indicating that something or someone is prepared to be used or to act.
We are ready to start the meeting.
Nous sommes prêts à commencer la réunion.
State of being prepared for a future action.
The students are ready for the exam.
Les élèves sont prêts pour l'examen.
Available, ready to be used.
The documents are ready, they just need to be signed.
Les documents sont prêts, il ne reste plus qu'à les signer.

Etymology

From the Latin 'præparatus', meaning prepared.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be ready
To be in a state of preparation.
être prêt
to prepare something
To set up what is necessary for a task.
préparer quelque chose
ready to leave
To be prepared to leave a place.
prêt à partir

Related Words

preparation
Action of preparing something.
préparation
ready
Something that is available to be used.
prêt

Slang Meanings

Ready to embark on a new experience.
We are pumped, ready to party!
On est chauds, prêts à faire la fête !
To be in a good mindset for an action.
I am totally ready for this challenge.
Je suis totalement prêt pour ce défi.