préz

Pré is a French word meaning "before." It is commonly used in English as a prefix to indicate something that existed or occurred prior to a specific event or time. For example, a "pre-war" era refers to the period before a war, and "prehistoric" describes times before written history. The prefix pré can also denote something that comes before in a sequence or order, such as in "pre-game" activities that happen before a sporting event. It is also used in academic contexts to describe preparatory stages or prerequisites, like "pre-medical" studies for aspiring doctors. The word's widespread adoption highlights its utility in clearly marking a temporal distinction or a preceding condition.