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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
noun
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
petit-parangon
noun
(typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]
parangonner
verb
To serve as a model for; to surpass.

What does "paragon" mean?

  1. 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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