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prefaces

Prononciation : [ˈprɛfəsɪz]

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Contexte : « literature »

(noun) a preface is a short introduction that comes before a book or written work. It usually explains what the book is about or tells the reader why it was written.

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The preface of the book gave me a great idea of what to expect.

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I skipped the preface, and now I feel confused about some parts of the story.

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Did you read the preface before starting the book?

Contexte : « introducing »

(verb) to preface means to introduce something, often by giving a little bit of background or explanation first. It's like saying a few words before starting to tell a story.

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He prefaced his speech with a funny story to grab everyone's attention.

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She didn't preface her comments, so it seemed rude.

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How do you usually preface your presentations?

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