how to pronounce préalable
/pʁe.a.labl/
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préalable is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of préalable in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:
“… dans l'art il a d'abord préalable jean …”
meanings of préalable
adjective:
- Previous, prior; preliminary.
noun:
- Preliminary condition, prerequisite.
préalable frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR
the word préalable occurs in french on average 16.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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