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    Parais (en. Appear)

    /paʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An ideal place, resembling paradise.
    The French Riviera is a true paradise for vacationers.
    La Côte d'Azur est un véritable parais pour les vacanciers.
    A state of perfect happiness.
    After his vacation, he was in total paradise.
    Après ses vacances, il était dans un parais total.

    Etymology

    The word 'parais' comes from the Latin 'paradīsus', which means garden, eden.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in paradise
    to be in a state of absolute happiness.
    être dans un parais
    earthly paradise
    a very pleasant place on earth.
    parais terrestre
    to seek paradise
    to seek ideal happiness or a better life.
    chercher le parais

    Related Words

    paradise
    A place of delights, often associated with the reward after death.
    paradis
    restoration
    The process of restoring something to its original state, often associated with beauty.
    restauration
    joy
    A feeling of great happiness.
    joie

    Slang Meanings

    A place where life is good, often used ironically.
    This apartment is a real paradise with a sea view.
    Cet appartement est un vrai parais avec vue sur la mer.
    A moment of extreme relaxation.
    When I'm on vacation, I treat myself to paradises every day.
    Quand je suis en vacances, je m'offre des parais tous les jours.