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preface

UK
/ˈprɛf.əs/
US
/ˈprɛf.əs/

Translations

prefacenoun
prefaces
pl
UK
/ˈprɛf.əs/
US
/ˈprɛf.əs/
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.
Additional translations
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.
Synonyms
foreword
preamble
beginning
opening
prelude
prologue
introduction
prefaceverb
prefaced
Past Simple
prefaced
Past Participle
prefacing
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɛf.ɪs/
US
/ˈprɛf.ɪs/
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.
Additional translations
précéderQuand le verbe signifie « venir avant » ou « servir d’introduction ».
Synonyms
preface
prologue
lead in
initiate
introduce
prefaceadjective
Attributive use (e.g., "preface material", "preface section").
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.

Definitions

prefacenoun
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.
prefaceverb
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.
prefaceadjective
Of, relating to, or serving as a preface; introductory.
The preface pages were numbered separately from the main text.
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