This is the 10912th most frequent French word.
parer
"Parer" means "to ward off" or "to adorn/decorate."
The word 'parer' is used here to describe deflecting or defending against an action, particularly an attack.
Il a utilisé son épée pour parer l'attaque de l'adversaire.
He used his sword to parry the opponent's attack.
In this sentence, 'parer' is used to mean adorning or preparing something to make it beautiful.
Elle a décoré la table pour parer la maison en vue de la fête.
She decorated the table to embellish the house for the party.
Here, 'parer' refers to preparing or taking precautions in anticipation of something.