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prévaloir

Pronunciation: /pʁe.va.lwaʁ/

“prévaloir” is a French word. Its 3 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to prevail
  2. to boast, to claim, to pride oneself on
  3. to take advantage of

In French

  1. Avoir l’avantage, remporter l’avantage.
  2. Avoir plus d'importance; dominer.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praevalēre. By surface analysis, pré- + valoir.

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