What does préface in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word préface in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use préface in French.

The word préface in French means preface, prelude, preface. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word préface

preface

nom féminin (texte placé en tête)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Une préface de Jean d'Ormesson présente l'ouvrage.

prelude

nom féminin (familier (qui prépare à)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ces manifestations étaient la préface à la révolte qui suivit.

preface

verbe transitif (écrire un texte de présentation) (book)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On demande souvent aux auteurs connus de préfacer ceux qui le sont moins.

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