French phrase
Je préfère ~ à ~.
Meaning
I prefer ___ to ___.
When to use it
It expresses a preference for one option over another. It clearly compares choices and states a personal preference in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
Tu veux faire quoi ce soir ?
What do you want to do tonight?
Je préfère lire un livre à regarder un film.
I prefer reading a book to watching a movie.