French Conversation · Level 68
60 words
French word
parade
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁad/
Meaning
- feminine nounparade
Example
La parade commence à midi.
The parade starts at noon.
More examples
Les enfants regardent la parade depuis le trottoir.
The children watch the parade from the sidewalk.
Core concept
An organized pageant moves through public space, combining marching people, elaborate vehicles, music, and visual display.
Common phrases
voir la parade à la télévision
see the parade on television
la parade de carnaval
carnival parade
les musiciens de la parade
parade musicians
Similar words
défilé: A themed procession in which people walk in line as part of a show.
spectacle: A staged performance or visual display designed to entertain an audience.
manifestation: A public march in which many people gather to express political views.
Definition in French
Une parade désigne un défilé spectaculaire animé par des costumes, des chars et souvent de la musique, ayant pour but de divertir ou de célébrer.
Word origin
The sense of French parade developed from Italian parata, based on Latin parare, as an arranged display became a public procession.
Usage tips
- Parade and défilé can overlap, but parade often highlights the festive, theatrical side of a procession.