préparer

préparer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to prepare
Soraya a préparé une surprise pour l'anniversaire de mariage de ses parents.Soraya prepared a surprise for her parents' wedding anniversary.
a. to prepare
J'ai préparé la chambre d'amis pour l'arrivée de ma cousine.I prepared the guest room for my cousin's arrival.
b. to get ready
N'oublie pas de préparer tes affaires de peinture avant de partir.Don't forget to get your painting supplies ready before leaving.
a. to make
Yannick nous a préparé une délicieuse tarte aux pommes.Yannick made us a delicious apple pie.
b. to cook
Je me demande ce que je vais préparer pour le dîner ce soir.I wonder what I'll cook for dinner tonight.
c. to prepare
Ma mère prépare une quiche lorraine.My mother is preparing a quiche Lorraine.
a. to prepare
Jérémy a préparé l'équipe pour le championnat de France.Jérémy prepared the team for the French championship.
a. to prepare for
Mon fils étudie beaucoup pour préparer son examen de fin d'année.My son is studying a lot to prepare for his end-of-year exam.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be coming down with)
a. to get
J'ai bien peur que Léo ne nous prépare une grippe. Il est au lit avec de la fièvre.I'm afraid Léo is getting the flu. He's in bed with a fever.
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