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    Parer (en. To adorn)

    /paʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remove the skin or a non-edible part of a food.
    You must prepare the vegetables before cooking them.
    Il faut parer les légumes avant de les cuisiner.
    To defend against a blow or an attack.
    The boxer managed to parry all of his opponent's blows.
    Le boxeur a réussi à parer tous les coups de son adversaire.
    To prepare or adorn something to make it more appealing.
    She set the table for dinner.
    Elle a paré la table pour le dîner.
    To prevent or avoid an inconvenience.
    We must prepare for any eventuality.
    Nous devons parer à toute éventualité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parare' meaning 'to prepare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cope with
    To prepare for a situation or event.
    parer à
    to parry a blow
    To defend against an attack.
    parer un coup
    to prepare the ground
    To prepare a ground for a future activity.
    parer le terrain
    to adorn with
    To adorn or decorate something with an element.
    parer de

    Related Words

    paring
    Action of parrying.
    parage
    equipment
    Equipment or set of tools.
    appareillage
    coating
    Layer that covers a surface.
    revêtement
    defense
    Action of defending oneself.
    défense

    Slang Meanings

    To skillfully avoid a problem.
    He managed to parry the problem like a pro.
    Il a réussi à parer le problème comme un pro.
    To put on a good face in a difficult situation.
    She was able to parry her failures with elegance.
    Elle a su parer ses échecs avec élégance.