parry in French
parry in French is parade, parer — parry means to block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
parry in French
parade
A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
parer
What does "parry" mean?
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verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
"The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly."
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noun A move that blocks or deflects an attack.
"His quick parry saved him from a serious hit."
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parry in a sentence
- The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly.
- She parried every question about her private life with a joke.
- His quick parry saved him from a serious hit.
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What is "parry" in French?
"parry" in French is parade, parer. parry means: To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
How do you use "parry" in a sentence?
Example: "The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly." In French, "parry" is parade, parer.
Are there other ways to say "parry" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "parry": parade, parer.
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