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parole

word

noun pah-ROL Less Common

Also means

speech

Usage Note

Parole most commonly means 'word' in the sense of speech or what someone says (tenir sa parole, to keep one's word; prendre la parole, to take the floor/speak). In plural, les paroles are the lyrics of a song. It is distinct from mot (a single written or spoken word as a unit). The expression parole d'honneur means 'word of honour'.

Examples

"Il a tenu sa parole envers ses amis."

Natural Translation

He kept his word to his friends.

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