préparer

préparer

To prepare.

Here, 'préparer' is used in the sense of making or assembling something in preparation for an occasion.

Je vais préparer un gâteau pour la fête.

I am going to prepare a cake for the party.

In this context, 'préparer' means organizing or packing items needed for a specific purpose.

Nous devons préparer nos valises pour le voyage.

We need to prepare our suitcases for the trip.

Here, 'préparer' is reflexive and refers to mentally or physically getting ready for a challenge or undertaking.

Ils se préparent à affronter l'examen difficile.

They are preparing to face the difficult exam.