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preface

/ˈprɛf.əs/

prefacesubstantiv

prefaces

Pl.

/ˈprɛf.əs/

Übersetzungen

préface

The author wrote a preface to explain the inspiration behind the novel.

L’auteur a écrit une préface pour expliquer l’inspiration derrière le roman.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

préfaceDans le contexte liturgique.

préludeAu sens figuré, pour une chose qui en annonce une autre.

avant-proposS’emploie surtout pour une déclaration ou un texte introductif.

Definitionen

An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.

The author wrote a preface to explain the inspiration behind the novel.

A preliminary statement in a speech or written work, often explaining the purpose or background.

In his preface, the speaker outlined the main points he would cover in his presentation.

Something that comes before or introduces an event or action.

His sudden laughter was merely a preface to an emotional confession.

The part of the Eucharistic liturgy that precedes the Sanctus, praising God and introducing the theme of the celebration.

The priest intoned the preface before the choir sang the Sanctus.

Synonyme

prefaceverb

prefaced

Präteritum

prefaced

Partizip Perfekt

prefacing

Gerundium

/ˈprɛf.ɪs/

Übersetzungen

préfacer

The author chose to preface the novel with a personal anecdote about his childhood.

L’auteur a choisi de préfacer le roman par une anecdote personnelle sur son enfance.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

précéderQuand le verbe signifie « venir avant » ou « servir d’introduction ».

Definitionen

To introduce or begin a speech, book, or other piece of writing with a preliminary statement or remarks.

The author chose to preface the novel with a personal anecdote about his childhood.

To come before or act as an introduction to something.

A short montage of clips prefaced the lecture to set the historical context.

Synonyme

lead in

prefaceadjektiv

Attributive use (e.g., "preface material", "preface section").

Übersetzungen

introductifAu sens de « qui sert d’introduction ».

The preface pages were numbered separately from the main text.

Les pages introductives étaient numérotées séparément du texte principal.

Definitionen

Of, relating to, or serving as a preface; introductory.

The preface pages were numbered separately from the main text.

prefacepartizip perfekt

Definitionen

Provided with a preface; furnished with preliminary remarks.

The prefaced edition features an extensive commentary by the editor.