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    Parole (en. Word)

    /paʁol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Verbal narrative or discourse.
    He gave his word during the meeting.
    Il a donné sa parole lors de la réunion.
    Formal commitment or promise.
    She broke her word by not keeping her promise.
    Elle a rompu sa parole en ne tenant pas sa promesse.
    Right to express oneself in an assembly.
    He asked for the floor to intervene.
    Il a demandé la parole pour intervenir.
    verb
    To give words or express something.
    You need to voice your opinion on the situation.
    Il faut bien parole ton avis sur la situation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parabola', meaning 'speech' or 'narrative'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give one's word
    To make a solemn promise.
    donner sa parole
    to restore the word
    To regain one's right to speak.
    restaurer la parole
    to keep one's word
    To keep a promise.
    tenir parole

    Related Words

    dialogue
    Verbal exchange between several people.
    dialogue
    conversation
    Discussion between individuals.
    conversation
    declaration
    Statement or official proclamation.
    déclaration

    Slang Meanings

    Word of honor
    When he says 'it's my word of honor', it means he is serious.
    Quand il dit 'c'est ma parole d'honneur', ça signifie qu'il est sérieux.
    To spill
    He spilled everything he thought, without a filter.
    Il a balancé tout ce qu'il pensait, sans filtre.
    To jabber
    He is just jabbering; no one understands him!
    Il ne fait que baragouiner, personne ne le comprend !