French Conversation · Level 147
30 words
French word
parader
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁade/
Meaning
- verbshow off
Example
Elle aime parader avec ses nouvelles chaussures.
She likes to show off her new shoes.
More examples
Il aime parader devant ses amis.
He likes showing off in front of his friends.
Core concept
A person displays new shoes with proud, attention-seeking flair.
Common phrases
parader devant tout le monde
show off in front of everyone
Similar words
se vanter: Exaggerate achievements or possessions in boastful speech.
se pavaner: Strut around flamboyantly to draw attention.
frimer: Try to look cool through appearance or behavior.
Definition in French
Montrer ou exhiber quelque chose de façon ostentatoire pour attirer l'attention des autres.
Word origin
French parader was formed from parade, borrowed from Italian parata and ultimately from Latin parare, meaning "to prepare."
Usage tips
- Parader is usually intransitive, and the thing being displayed commonly follows avec, as in parader avec ses nouvelles chaussures.