Para (en. Para)

/paʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

preposition

Indicates the destination of a movement.

I am going to Paris.

Je vais para Paris.

Introduces an indirect object complement.

This gift is for you, for your kindness.

Ce cadeau est pour toi, para ta gentillesse.

Derived from the Latin 'para' meaning 'for'.

to appear

To show oneself or become visible.

paraître

for the world

For everyone.

para le monde

for life

For the duration of life.

para toute la vie

umbrella

An object used to protect from the rain.

parapluie

parameter

An element that influences a situation or system.

paramètre

Refers to a person who does not take risks.

He is always laid-back, he never dares to step out of his comfort zone.

Il est toujours para, il n'ose jamais sortir de sa zone de confort.

Used to refer to something simple and easy.

This project is easy, it will be done in no time.

Ce projet, c'est du para, ça va se faire en un rien de temps.