Défiler (en. To scroll)

/de.fi.le/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: To move in a line or at a steady pace.

Example Sentence: Soldiers march in the parade.

Les soldats défilent lors de la parade.

Definition: To pass things one by one from one place to another.

Example Sentence: She scrolled through her photos on the screen.

Elle a défilé ses photos sur l'écran.

Definition: To show oneself successively to the public.

Example Sentence: Models walk on the runway.

Les mannequins défilent sur le podium.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin verb 'defilare', meaning 'to pass through, to unroll'.

Phrase: to walk in front of someone

Meaning: To be reviewed in front of a person.

défiler devant quelqu'un

Phrase: to walk on a runway

Meaning: To move and showcase clothes during a fashion show.

défiler sur un podium

Phrase: to walk slowly

Meaning: To move at a measured and calm pace.

défiler lentement

Related Word: parade

Description: An organized march, often festive or military.

défilé

Related Word: marching

Description: Who moves in a line, passing successively.

défilant

Slang Meaning: To show oneself or to be seen.

Slang Example: He likes to strut at trendy parties.

Il aime défiler dans les soirées branchées.

Slang Meaning: To pass through quickly to impress.

Slang Example: She paraded in front of her friends with her new shoes.

Elle a défilé devant ses amis avec ses nouvelles chaussures.