What does préparation in French mean?

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

The word préparation in French means preparation, readying, preparation, making, mix, preparation, training, preparation, take-back, in progress, in preparation, magistral preparation, physical training. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word préparation

preparation, readying

nom féminin (action de préparer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La préparation de cette recette nécessite de la minutie.
Preparation of this recipe requires meticulousness.

preparation, making, mix

nom féminin (chose préparée, mélange)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Verser la préparation aux œufs dans le moule à gâteau.
Pour the mix with the eggs into the cake mold.

preparation

nom féminin (mélange pharmaceutique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pharmacien lui a réalisé une préparation contre la toux.
The pharmacist created a preparation for coughs.

training, preparation

nom féminin (Sports : entraînement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La préparation de l'athlète dure depuis des mois.
The athlete's training has been going on for months.

take-back

nom féminin (Tennis : amener la raquette en arrière) (tennis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quand la balle arrive vite sur toi, il faut que tu écourtes ta préparation.
When the ball is coming at you fast, you have to shorten your take-back.

in progress

locution adjectivale (non encore fini)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in preparation

locution adjectivale (non finalisé)

magistral preparation

nom féminin (préparation médicamenteuse) (formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pharmacien effectue une préparation magistrale en suivant l'ordonnance prescrite par le médecin.

physical training

nom masculin (entraînement sportif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce sportif suit une préparation physique intense en vue des prochains jeux olympiques.

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