Translations for preference in French

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"Have it examined by the governor of the port," said the shipmaster, "and give me the preference."	— Faites-la viser par le gouverneur du port, dit le patron, et donnez-moi la préférence.
The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas	Les Trois Mousquetaires, de Alexandre Dumas