This is the 11195th most frequent French word.
préfèrent
"Préfèrent" means "prefer" (third person plural present tense of "préférer").
Here, 'préfèrent' is used to indicate a preference or choice among options.
Ils préfèrent les fruits frais aux fruits secs.
They prefer fresh fruits over dried fruits.
In this sentence, 'préfèrent' expresses the students' liking for a collective learning approach.
Les étudiants préfèrent étudier en groupe.
The students prefer studying in a group.
'Préfèrent' is used to describe a preference for a specific time of year for an activity.