Définitions
1.NounA beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author."The book included a brief preface explaining the author's motivations for writing."
2.NounAn introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
3.NounA variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
4.NounA title or epithet.
5.VerbTo introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise."Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."
6.VerbTo give a preface to."to preface a book"