[1] He was immediately attracted to skating after his father brought him to an ice rink to improve his balance for skiing.

[9] Préaubert began the 2008–09 season by defeating his countryman Brian Joubert at the French Masters and winning his third Trophée Eric Bompard medal, a bronze.

[10] In the 2009–10 season, Préaubert again medalled on the Grand Prix circuit, winning bronze at Skate Canada.

The French men were competing for only two spots at the Olympics, and Préaubert, along with runner-up Yannick Ponsero, were selected for the European Championships only.

In March 2010, he participated in a French federation test skate to determine the second entry for the World Championships; Brian Joubert was eventually chosen.

Préaubert finished fifth and sixth at his two Grand Prix assignments in 2010–11, and followed this with his fifth bronze medal at French nationals.