Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Paroles (en. Words)

    /paʁol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Statement or discourse pronounced.
    The words of the song were very moving.
    Les paroles de la chanson étaient très émouvantes.
    Right granted to a convicted person to be released under conditions.
    He was released on parole after serving his sentence.
    Il a été libéré sous parole après avoir purgé sa peine.
    Commitment or promise made by someone.
    He kept his word and honored his promises.
    Il a tenu ses paroles et a respecté ses promesses.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'parole', from Latin 'parabola', meaning 'speech' or 'expression of voice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    empty words
    Unkept promises.
    paroles en l'air
    to keep one's word
    To respect one's commitments.
    tenir parole
    love words
    Expressions of romantic feelings.
    paroles d'amour
    words are important
    What is said matters.
    les paroles sont importantes

    Related Words

    to speak
    To perform the action of communicating vocally.
    parler
    dialogue
    Conversation between two or more people.
    dialogue
    speech
    Series of words pronounced in a formal context.
    discours

    Slang Meanings

    Blah-blah
    It's just words, it means nothing.
    C'est que des paroles, ça ne veut rien dire.
    Jargon
    His speech was filled with technical jargon.
    Son discours était rempli de paroles techniques.
    To sing
    She spends her days singing hit lyrics.
    Elle passe ses journées à chanter des paroles de hits.