🇬🇧 en fr 🇫🇷

preface noun

  /ˈpɹɛfəs/ , /ˈpɹɛfɪs/
  • A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.
  • (Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
 préface

preface verb

  /ˈpɹɛfəs/ , /ˈpɹɛfɪs/
  • (transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
 préfacer

🇫🇷 fr en 🇬🇧

préface noun {f}

  /pʁe.fas/
preface, preamble
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