French Conversation · Level 129
42 words
French word
parer
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁe/
Meaning
- verbparry
Example
Il a paré l'attaque avec un geste rapide.
He parried the attack with a quick gesture.
More examples
Le gardien a paré le tir.
The goalkeeper parried the shot.
Core concept
A quick adjustment puts a person, object, or reply in a position that handles what arrives and removes what does not belong.
Common phrases
parer une attaque
parry an attack
parer un coup
parry a blow
Similar words
esquiver: To dodge an attack quickly or avoid answering a question directly.
éviter: To avoid coming near danger or a problem.
repousser: To force something back physically to prevent its approach.
se défendre: To guard oneself against an attack or criticism.
Definition in French
Esquiver ou neutraliser un coup, une attaque ou une remarque par un geste ou une réaction qui en réduit l'effet ; peut aussi signifier préparer quelque chose ou enlever l'excès.
Word origin
French parer retains related senses from Latin parare, "to make ready," including arranging, adorning, cutting away excess, and neutralizing an attack.
Usage tips
- With the adornment sense, parer quelqu'un de quelque chose means to adorn someone with something, unlike direct-object parer une attaque.