préparer

Senses

1. 1.

   to prepare; to get ready

   to make something ready in advance for a specific purpose or situation

2. 2.

   to make or cook

   to assemble and cook a meal or dish

3. 3.

   to arrange; to set up

   to organize or plan something in preparation

4. 4.

   to train; to coach

   to teach or drill someone in preparation for a competition or exam

Examples

• "Je prépare mon examen depuis deux semaines."

  I've been preparing for my exam for two weeks.

• "Elle prépare le dîner pour ce soir."

  She is preparing dinner for tonight.

• "L'entraîneur prépare l'équipe pour le championnat."

  The coach is training the team for the championship.

Usage

Préparer is a common, neutral verb used across registers. It pairs naturally with reflexive form *se préparer* (to get ready oneself). Often followed by the prepositions *à* or *pour* when indicating purpose: *préparer à un examen*, *préparer pour la rentrée*.