"préférence" meaning in French

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      "word": "préférable"
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      "_dis1": "0 0",
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          "english": "Is anyone aware of a beautiful tree, preferably isolated, but accessible in and around Toulouse?",
          "text": "Quelqu’un connait-il un bel arbre, isolé de préférence, et accessible à Toulouse et ses environs?",
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        "like (something that a given person likes)"
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