Paradou (en. Paradou)

/paʁadu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A place of great beauty or tranquility.

He described the beach as a true paradou.

Il a décrit la plage comme un véritable paradou.

A place where one feels at peace and happy.

My grandmother's garden is a paradou for me.

Le jardin de ma grand-mère est un paradou pour moi.

Of uncertain origin, it may derive from a combination of 'para' (without) and 'doux' (sweet).

to be in one's paradou

To be in a state of happiness or total relaxation.

être dans son paradou

to create a paradou

To create an idyllic or comfortable space.

faire un paradou

paradise

State of eternal happiness or place of bliss.

paradis

relaxation

State of relaxation or rest.

détente

harmony

State of peace or agreement among elements.

harmonie

A highly valued or cherished place in an informal context.

This café is the paradou for students looking for tranquility.

Ce café est le paradou des étudiants à la recherche de tranquillité.

A dreamt-of or ideal place.

To go on vacation somewhere that is a real paradou.

Partir en vacances quelque part où c’est un vrai paradou.