No. 1,297 in French
défilé
Procession or parade.
In a sentence
Le défilé militaire a impressionné les spectateurs.
The military parade impressed the spectators.
Here, 'défilé' refers to a parade or procession of people or vehicles in order.
Nous avons traversé un défilé étroit entre les montagnes.
We crossed a narrow pass between the mountains.
In this context, 'défilé' means a narrow gorge or pass.
Les mannequins ont présenté la nouvelle collection dans un défilé de mode.
The models showcased the new collection in a fashion show.
Here, 'défilé' denotes a fashion show or a runway event.
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