paragon in French
paragon in French is parangon, petit-parangon, parangonner — paragon means a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
paragon in French
parangon
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
petit-parangon
(typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]
parangonner
To serve as a model for; to surpass.
What does "paragon" mean?
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noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
"She was held up as a paragon of patience."
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paragon in a sentence
- She was held up as a paragon of patience.
- The old courthouse is a paragon of Victorian architecture.
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What is "paragon" in French?
"paragon" in French is parangon, petit-parangon, parangonner. paragon means: A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
How do you use "paragon" in a sentence?
Example: "She was held up as a paragon of patience." In French, "paragon" is parangon, petit-parangon, parangonner.
Are there other ways to say "paragon" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "paragon": parangon, petit-parangon, parangonner.
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