French · Daily Life
parapluie
umbrella
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A device used to protect against rain.
Example
Prends ton parapluie, il va pleuvoir.
Take your umbrella, it is going to rain.
Etymology
'Parapluie' derives from the Latin 'para' (against) and 'pluvia' (rain), literally meaning 'against rain'. The term has evolved through Old French to its modern form.
How & Where It’s Used
'Parapluie' is primarily used in spoken and written forms in informal contexts. It is widely understood across all Francophone regions.