No. 3,089 in French
parade
A parade: A formal procession or display.
In a sentence
La parade militaire traverse la ville chaque année.
The military parade crosses the city every year.
In this sentence, 'parade' refers to a ceremonial procession, showcasing its primary meaning as a public event or display.
L'escrimeur a exécuté une parade habile pour bloquer l'attaque.
The fencer executed a skilled parry to block the attack.
Here, 'parade' is used as a fencing term meaning a defensive action to protect against an opponent's attack.
Sa réponse était une parade contre les accusations.
His response was a counter to the accusations.
In this sentence, 'parade' is metaphorically used to mean a countermeasure or defense against criticism or allegations.
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