Also means
to parade
Usage Note
Parader means to strut or show oneself off ostentatiously, often with mild ridicule implied. It can be used of soldiers marching in a parade (parader devant la foule) or of someone flaunting their appearance or success. The related noun parade covers both a military parade and a showy display. The verb is regular (-er conjugation).
Examples
"Il paradait dans sa nouvelle voiture."
Natural Translation
He was showing off in his new car.
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