English–French
“preparation” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁepaʁatif/
Example
Les préparatifs pour la réunion ont commencé.
The preparations for the meeting have begun.
How to say “preparation” in French
“Preparation” in French is préparatif.
The practical setup behind an event, with each small arrangement completed in sequence.
Example sentences with préparatif
Il faut faire des préparatifs pour le voyage.
You have to make preparations for the trip.
Tips for using préparatif
- The plural les préparatifs is the usual form when several arrangements are meant, while the singular un préparatif refers to one particular practical arrangement.
Other French words for “preparation”
La préparation du dîner prendra une heure.
Preparing dinner will take an hour.