preface in French
preface in French is préface, préfacer — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
preface in French
préface
préfacer
(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.
What does "preface" mean?
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noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
"In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
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verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
"He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
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preface in a sentence
- In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
- He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.
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What is "preface" in French?
"preface" in French is préface, préfacer. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
How do you use "preface" in a sentence?
Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In French, "preface" is préface, préfacer.
Are there other ways to say "preface" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "preface": préface, préfacer.
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