What does préalable in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word préalable in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use préalable in French.

The word préalable in French means preliminary, precondition, prerequisite, beforehand, prerequisite, previous contract, screening, without prior notice. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word préalable

preliminary

adjectif (dit ou fait d'abord)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il faut votre accord préalable à la signature de cet acte.
You must agree prior to signing this deed.

precondition, prerequisite

nom masculin (condition avant un accord)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les parties concernées discutent les préalables à la signature.
The concerned parties discuss the preconditions for signature.

beforehand

locution adverbiale (à l'avance)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Avant de partir, renseignez-vous sur le pays au préalable.
Learn about the country you are going to beforehand.

prerequisite

nom féminin (chose nécessaire à une autre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les conditions préalables n'étaient pas favorables à notre cause.

previous contract

nom masculin (engagement d'acheter un bien)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

screening

nom masculin (test initial) (test)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

without prior notice

locution adverbiale (sans avoir prévenu)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il débarqua un week-end sans avis préalable.

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