French Word · Intermediate
apprêter
to prepare, to get ready, prime
Pronunciation: /a.pʁɛ.te/
Meaning
to prepare, to get ready, prime
Example
L'humanité s'installe dans la monoculture ; elle s'apprête à produire la civilisation en masse, comme la betterave.
— Mankind has opted for monoculture; it is in the process of creating a mass civilization, as beetroot is grown in the mass.
Practice tips
- Practice apprêter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.