English–French

“show off” in French

French

Alsopavaner

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁade/

Example

Elle aime parader avec ses nouvelles chaussures.

She likes to show off her new shoes.

Illustration for parader (show off)

How to say “show off” in French

“Show off” in French is parader.

A person displays new shoes with proud, attention-seeking flair.

Full entry for parader: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with parader

Il aime parader devant ses amis.

He likes showing off in front of his friends.

Tips for using parader

  • Parader is usually intransitive, and the thing being displayed commonly follows avec, as in parader avec ses nouvelles chaussures.

Other French words for “show off”

Ils se pavanent en montrant leurs cadeaux.

They show off as they display their gifts.

“show off” in other languages