Example: Il est préférable de partir avant la pluie.
Definition
"Il est préférable de" is a French expression used to indicate that it is better or advisable to do something. It suggests a recommendation or preference for a certain action, as in the example phrase, 'Il est préférable de partir avant la pluie,' meaning it is better to leave before the rain.
Translations
It's preferable to
Es preferible
Het is beter om
És preferible
Es ist besser
Etymology
The expression "Il est préférable de" comes from French, where "préférable" is derived from the Latin verb 'praeferre,' meaning 'to carry before' or 'to prefer.' This phrase literally translates to 'It is preferable to,' highlighting a suggestion or advice. Did you know that the root 'ferre' in Latin means 'to carry,' which appears in many English words related to bearing or carrying?
Learn to use this expression actively
"Il est préférable de" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
Would you like to not only understand these expressions, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
It's preferable to