No. 11,195 in French
préfèrent
"Préfèrent" means "prefer" (third person plural present tense of "préférer").
In a sentence
Ils préfèrent les fruits frais aux fruits secs.
They prefer fresh fruits over dried fruits.
Here, 'préfèrent' is used to indicate a preference or choice among options.
Les étudiants préfèrent étudier en groupe.
The students prefer studying in a group.
In this sentence, 'préfèrent' expresses the students' liking for a collective learning approach.
Elles préfèrent voyager en hiver.
They prefer to travel in winter.
'Préfèrent' is used to describe a preference for a specific time of year for an activity.
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