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preamble

/priːˈæm.bəl/

/priˈæm.bəl/

Translations

preamblenoun

preambles

/priːˈæm.bəl/

/priˈæm.bəl/

préambule

The preamble of the Constitution outlines the fundamental principles of the nation.

Le préambule de la Constitution expose les principes fondamentaux de la nation.

Additional translations

introductionDans un sens plus général, pour une déclaration liminaire ou une mise en contexte.

Synonyms

preambleverb

preambled

Past Simple

preambled

Past Participle

preambling

Gerund

/ˈpriː.æm.bəl/

Rare but attested use meaning ‘to introduce with a preamble’; requires full verbal paradigm.

Additional translations

préambulerVerbe rare, employé surtout dans un registre soutenu ou technique.

Synonyms

introduce with

preface

set the stage for

serve as a prelude to

begin with

open with

usher in

lead into

introduce

preambleadjective

Used attributively to mean ‘introductory’ (e.g. ‘preamble language’); treat as adjective following guideline.

préambulaireRare; surtout dans un contexte juridique, administratif ou formel.

The report contained several preamble remarks before the data analysis.

Le rapport contenait plusieurs remarques préambulaires avant l'analyse des données.

Synonyms

Definitions

preamblenoun

An introductory statement in a document that explains its purpose and underlying philosophy.

The preamble of the Constitution outlines the fundamental principles of the nation.

A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.

The speaker's preamble set the stage for the main discussion.

preambleverb

To introduce or precede (something) with a preamble; to make a preliminary statement before getting to the main point.

The moderator preambled the debate with a brief outline of the rules.

preambleadjective

Serving as or constituting a preamble; introductory; preliminary.

The report contained several preamble remarks before the data analysis.