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privilégier

prioritize, favor

verb pree-vee-leh-ZHYEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Privilégier means to give priority or preference to something, typically in a formal or professional context: privilégier la qualité sur la quantité (to prioritize quality over quantity). It is used widely in business, policy, and media. The noun privilège and adjective privilégié are closely related.

Examples

"On devrait privilégier le dialogue."

Natural Translation

We should prioritize dialogue.

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