prepared

• Décrit l'état d'être prêt pour quelque chose, ou ce qui a été fait ou préparé à l'avance.

Describes a state of being ready to deal with something, or something that has been made or put together in advance.

1. Made ready beforehandA2formal

   Made ready or suitable for a particular purpose in advance.

   préparé à l'avance

   • The prepared meal was waiting in the fridge.
   • She had a prepared speech for the ceremony.
   • The team used a prepared template for the report.

   Synonymesarrangedorganizedprimedreadyset

   Antonymesad-libextemporaneousimprovisedunpreparedunready

2. Having made preparationsA2formal

   Having taken the necessary steps to deal with a future event or situation.

   préparé (ayant fait des préparatifs)

   • He was well prepared for the exam.
   • We are prepared for any emergency.
   • The company is prepared to launch the new product.

   Synonymesequippedfittedorganizedpoisedprimedreadyset

   Antonymesunprepared

3. Intellectually equippedB2formal

   Having the necessary knowledge or mental resources to handle a situation.

   préparé intellectuellement

   • She was prepared to answer all the questions.
   • He felt prepared to take on the new challenge.
   • The students were intellectually prepared for the debate.

   Synonymesequippedinformedknowledgeableprimedqualifiedreadytrainedversed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre quelque chose en état d'être utilisé ou examiné, ou de se préparer soi-même à un événement ou à une tâche.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something ready for use or consideration, or getting oneself ready for an event or task.

1. Make readyA2formal

   To make something ready for use or for a particular purpose.

   préparer

   • She prepared the dinner table for the guests.
   • The team prepared the equipment for the experiment.
   • He prepared his speech carefully before the conference.

   Synonymesarrangeequipfitgear uporganizeprearrangeprimereadyset up

   Antonymesdisarrangedisorganizedisruptignoreneglect

2. Get oneself readyA2formal

   To make oneself ready to deal with something.

   se préparer

   • I need to prepare for my final exams.
   • She prepared herself for the job interview.
   • They prepared for the storm by stocking up on supplies.

   Synonymesbracefortifygear upprimeready

   Antonymesimprovisewing

3. Cook foodA1formal

   To make food ready to be eaten.

   préparer (un plat)

   • He prepared a delicious meal for his family.
   • She is preparing a salad for lunch.
   • They prepared breakfast together every morning.

   Synonymescookdish upfixmakewhip up

Variantes phrasalprepare for