préférence
preference
noun preh-feh-RAHNS Rare
Origin: Latin praeferentia, from praeferre (to prefer)
Usage Note
Préférence is commonly used in the expression de préférence (preferably), which appears frequently in recipes, instructions, and everyday advice. Avoir une préférence pour means 'to have a preference for'. The related verb is préférer and the adjective is préféré (favorite), as in mon acteur préféré.
Examples
"Elle a une préférence pour le café plutôt que le thé."
Natural Translation
She has a preference for coffee rather than tea.

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