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prefer

/prɪˈfɜː/

/prɪˈfɜr/

Translations

preferverb

preferred

Past Simple

preferred

Past Participle

preferring

Gerund

/prɪˈfɜː/

/prɪˈfɜr/

privilégierSurtout pour une priorité, un choix méthodique ou une politique de sélection.

The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.

L’entreprise privilégie l’embauche de candidats titulaires d’un master.

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Je préfère le thé au café le matin.

Additional translations

déposerJuridique, administratif.

aimer mieuxFamilier et courant.

Synonyms

opt for

lean toward

incline toward

like better

would rather

Antonyms

preferverb

To like one thing or person better than another or others.

I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

To give priority or precedence to something.

The company prefers to hire candidates with a master's degree.

To formally submit or present (a charge, request, etc.) to an authority for consideration.

The prosecutor preferred charges against the suspect.