preparing

UK
/prɪˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈpɛrɪŋ/

Translations

preparingnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
Preparing for the exam took several weeks of study.
La préparation de l'examen a pris plusieurs semaines d'étude.
preparinggerund / present participle
préparantForme participiale employée pour qualifier un sujet en train de préparer quelque chose.
The preparing chefs worked through the night.
Les chefs préparant les plats ont travaillé toute la nuit.
prepareverb

preparing

Gerund

prepared
Past Simple
prepared
Past Participle
preparing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈpeə/
US
/prɪˈpɛr/
préparerDans le sens de former ou de doter quelqu’un des compétences nécessaires.
The coach prepared the team for the upcoming championship game.
L'entraîneur a préparé l'équipe pour le prochain match de championnat.
She prepared the room for the guests by cleaning and arranging the furniture.
Elle a préparé la chambre pour les invités en nettoyant et en disposant les meubles.
préparerDans le sens de rédiger ou produire un document, un rapport, un dossier.
The accountant prepared the financial report for the board meeting.
Le comptable a préparé le rapport financier pour la réunion du conseil.
se préparer
He closed his eyes to prepare for the impact.
Il ferma les yeux pour se préparer au choc.
He prepared a delicious meal for his family using fresh ingredients.
Il a préparé un délicieux repas pour sa famille avec des ingrédients frais.
Synonyms
make ready
get ready
set up

Definitions

preparingnoun
The act or process of making ready or being made ready.
Preparing for the exam took several weeks of study.
preparinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or relating to the process of making something ready.
The preparing chefs worked through the night.
prepareverb
To make ready or suitable for a particular purpose or event.
She prepared the room for the guests by cleaning and arranging the furniture.
To put together or make by combining various elements or ingredients.
He prepared a delicious meal for his family using fresh ingredients.
To train or equip someone with the necessary skills or knowledge for a task or event.
The coach prepared the team for the upcoming championship game.
To create or produce something, especially a document or report.
The accountant prepared the financial report for the board meeting.
To get oneself ready; to become prepared for something.
He closed his eyes to prepare for the impact.