Préférer
Example: Je préfère lire un livre plutôt que regarder la télévision.
Definition
"Préférer" means to like or choose one thing over another because it is considered better or more desirable. For example, in the sentence 'Je préfère lire un livre plutôt que regarder la télévision,' it shows a choice of reading a book instead of watching TV.
Etymology
The word "préférer" comes from the Latin verb 'praeferre,' which means to carry in front or to prefer. This Latin root combines 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.' Did you know that the idea of carrying something 'before' another evolved into the concept of favoring or choosing one thing over another?
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"Préférer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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