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    S'apprêtait (en. Was getting ready)

    /sapʁete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Making ready or preparing for an action.
    He was getting ready to leave for vacation.
    Il s'apprêtait à partir pour les vacances.
    Being in the process of preparing.
    She was getting ready to give an important presentation.
    Elle s'apprêtait à donner une présentation importante.
    Preparing mentally or physically.
    They were getting ready to face a difficult challenge.
    Ils s'apprêtaient à affronter un défi difficile.

    Etymology

    The verb 'apprêter' comes from the old French 'aprester', which means to prepare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    getting ready to
    Being about to do something.
    s'apprêter à
    getting ready to act
    Being ready to make a decision or take action.
    s'apprêter à agir

    Related Words

    to prepare
    Organizing or conditioning for a purpose.
    préparer
    arrangement
    State of preparation or organization.
    disposition

    Slang Meanings

    Being excited for.
    He was getting ready to go out and he was really excited for that night.
    Il s'apprêtait à sortir et il était vraiment chaud pour cette soirée.
    Being ready.
    She was getting ready to leave, all set with her things.
    Elle s'apprêtait à partir, prête avec ses affaires.