French word

banderole

Pronunciation

IPA/bɑ̃dəʁɔl/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbanner

Example

Ils ont déroulé une banderole pendant la manifestation.

They unfurled a banner during the demonstration.

Illustration for banderole (banner)

More examples

La banderole annonçait le nom du festival.

The banner announced the name of the festival.

Core concept

A long, flexible strip stretched across a public space to display a message.

Common phrases

  • dérouler une banderole

    unfurl a banner

  • accrocher une banderole

    hang a banner

  • tenir une banderole

    hold up a banner

Similar words

bannière: A hanging fabric display decorated with words or images in a building or event venue.
affiche: A printed paper notice attached to a wall or noticeboard for publicity or information.
pancarte: A handheld sign made of paper or board and marked with words or images.
drapeau: A pole-mounted cloth symbol of a country or organization, often used to show support.

Definition in French

Pièce rectangulaire et allongée de tissu ou de matière souple, tendue horizontalement pour porter un message ou une annonce lors d'une manifestation ou d'un événement public.

Word origin

Banderole comes from Italian banderuola, a diminutive of bandiera meaning a small flag, and French uses it for an elongated displayed strip.

Usage tips

  • Banderole is feminine, so the usual phrase is une banderole, not un banderole.

Other meanings

  • ribbonnoun

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