English–French
“preface” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁefas/
Example
La préface de ce livre est courte et claire.
The preface to this book is short and clear.
How to say “preface” in French
“Preface” in French is préface.
A brief opening note stands before the main book and frames its purpose or circumstances.
Example sentences with préface
Avant d'acheter, je lis souvent la préface pour me faire une idée.
Before buying, I often read the preface to get an idea.
Tips for using préface
- Préface usually names a book's opening text, while introduction has a broader use beyond books.