preliminary
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ nom C2En français : préliminaire, éliminatoire
- A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
- Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists.
- A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing.
Pluriel preliminaries
Dans la bibliothèque
“I cannot inform you, but you will be duly acquainted with the reasons that have rendered such a step necessary at the preliminary examination.”
Franz had so managed his route, that during the ride to the Colosseum they passed not a single ancient ruin, so that no preliminary impression interfered to mitigate the colossal proportions of the gigantic building they came to admire.
“No, no, I will be on the ground at the proper time; but in my opinion (and I have a right to dictate the preliminaries, as it is I who have received the provocation)—in my opinion the time ought not to be yet.
“Well, sir,” said Danglars, “in case your proposals, which do me honor, are accepted by my wife and daughter, by whom shall the preliminary arrangements be settled?
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