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préfères
-you prefer
Present indicative tu conjugation of préférer.
préfères
-you prefer
Present subjunctive tu conjugation of préférer.
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préférer

préférer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to prefer
Élise préfère toujours dîner à la maison.Élise always prefers to have dinner at home.
b. to like better
Julien préfère la glace aux autres desserts.Julien likes ice cream better than other desserts.
c. would rather
Tu préfères dormir qu'aller au travail.You would rather sleep than go to work.
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Present:
préférant
Past:
préféré
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