Paré (en. Ready)

/paʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Translated Text: That is trimmed or cut on the edges.
Translated Text: The edge of the paper was trimmed to fit better.
Le bord du papier a été paris pour qu'il s'ajuste mieux.
Translated Text: To prepare something for a specific use.
Translated Text: The fruits were prepared before being served.
Les fruits ont été parés avant d'être servis.

Etymology

Translated Text: From the verb 'to prepare', deriving from the Latin 'parare' which means 'to prepare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translated Text: to get ready
Translated Text: To prepare oneself, to get ready for a situation.
se mettre en paré
Translated Text: ready for battle
Translated Text: Ready for a confrontation or a challenge.
paré au combat
Translated Text: to be equipped with
Translated Text: To be equipped with something, to have something in one's possession.
être paré de

Related Words

Translated Text: to trim
Translated Text: Action of cutting or reducing something.
parer
Translated Text: to prepare
Translated Text: To set up for future use.
préparer
Translated Text: to lessen
Translated Text: To reduce the quantity or intensity of something.
diminuer

Slang Meanings

Translated Text: To be in order or ready.
Translated Text: Everything is ready for the party!
Tout est paré pour la fête !
Translated Text: To find oneself in a difficult situation.
Translated Text: He is prepared to face the consequences.
Il est paré à devoir affronter des conséquences.