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preparation’
préparation
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preparation [Brit ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n, Am ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n] N
1. preparation (of meal, report, lecture, event):
preparation
préparation f
preparations
préparatifs mpl
to make preparations for
faire les préparatifs de
in preparation for event, journey, meeting, conflict
en vue de
to be in preparation
être en préparation
to be in preparation attr time
de préparation
to be in preparation stage
préparatoire
2. preparation:
preparation (physical, psychological)
préparation f (for pour)
preparation (sporting)
entraînement m (for pour)
education should be a preparation for life
l'éducation devrait préparer à la vie
3. preparation (substance):
preparation FOOD, MED
préparation f (for pour, to do pour faire)
4. preparation U Brit (homework):
preparation
devoirs mpl
data preparation N
data preparation
préparation f des données
French
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collutoire
throat preparation
impréparation
lack of preparation
préparation
preparation
en préparation livre, film, spectacle, loi
in preparation
ceci exige un long travail de préparation
this requires lengthy preparation
préparation
preparation
préparation pharmaceutique/chimique
pharmaceutical/chemical preparation
pelleterie (préparation)
fur preparation
coffrage
formwork preparation
mathématiques spéciales, math spéinf
second year of preparation for entry to science Grandes Écoles
mathématiques supérieures, math sup inf
first year of preparation for entry to science Grandes Écoles
préparation à l'accouchement
preparation for birth
préparation insuffisante
inadequate preparation
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I. preparation [ˌprepəˈreɪʃən] N
1. preparation no pl (getting ready):
preparation
préparation f
in preparation for sth
en préparation de qc
2. preparation (substance):
preparation
préparation f
beauty preparation
produit m de beauté
3. preparation pl (measures):
preparation
préparatifs mpl
to make (one's) preparations for sth/to +infin
se préparer à qc/à +infin
II. preparation [ˌprepəˈreɪʃən] ADJ
preparation stage
préparatoire
preparation time
de préparation
French
French
English
English
confection
preparation
préparation
preparation
classe de préparation
preparation class
la préparation à l'examen
preparation for the exam
gestation
preparation
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I. preparation [ˌpre·pə·ˈreɪ·ʃ ə n] N
1. preparation (getting ready):
preparation
préparation f
in preparation for sth
en préparation à qc
2. preparation (substance):
preparation
préparation f
beauty preparation
produit m de beauté
3. preparation pl (measures):
preparation
préparatifs mpl
to make (one's) preparations for sth/to +infin
se préparer à qc/à +infin
II. preparation [ˌpre·pə·ˈreɪ·ʃ ə n] ADJ
preparation stage
préparatoire
preparation time
de préparation
French
French
English
English
gestation
preparation
confection
preparation
préparation
preparation
classe de préparation
preparation class
la préparation à l'examen
preparation for the exam
OFAJ Glossary "Intégration et égalité des chances"
JAPD
obligatory national defence preparation day
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in preparation for sth
en préparation de qc
beauty preparation
produit m de beauté
Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
She was charged with preparation to commit high treason, helping the enemy and espionage.
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Actors are given the opportunity to shadow real doctors as preparation for their roles.
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The batteries were contained within a clip-on cassette that took several minutes of careful preparation.
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They then began their preparation to start their lives of service.
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These attacks were aimed at pushing the front line to more advantageous positions in preparation for a major attack, and to acclimatise the newly arrived infantry.
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