English–French
“exist beforehand” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁeɛgziste/
Example
Cette idée préexistait depuis longtemps.
This idea had already existed for a long time.
How to say “exist beforehand” in French
“Exist beforehand” in French is préexister.
One thing is already in existence before another thing appears or is considered.
Example sentences with préexister
Il a dit que le problème préexistait aux travaux.
He said that the problem preexisted the construction work.
Tips for using préexister
- When the later thing is named, préexister takes à, as in préexister à une décision or préexister à l'événement.