prologue

US /ˈproʊ.lɑːɡ/
UK /ˈproʊ.lɑːɡ/
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1.

prologue, préface

a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work

:
The novel begins with a captivating prologue that sets the scene.
Le roman commence par un prologue captivant qui plante le décor.
The play's prologue introduced the main characters and the central conflict.
Le prologue de la pièce a présenté les personnages principaux et le conflit central.
2.

prélude, introduction

an event or action that leads to another event or situation

:
The small skirmish was a prologue to the full-scale war.
La petite escarmouche fut un prologue à la guerre à grande échelle.
His early struggles were a prologue to his later success.
Ses premières luttes furent un prologue à son succès ultérieur.