What does parapluie in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word parapluie in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use parapluie in French.

The word parapluie in French means umbrella, umbrella, folding crib, portable crib, nuclear umbrella, nuclear umbrella, collapsible umbrella, umbrella stand. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word parapluie

umbrella

nom masculin (objet protégeant de la pluie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
N'oublie pas ton parapluie, il va pleuvoir !
Don't forget your umbrella, it's going to rain!

umbrella

nom masculin (figuré (protection)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a ouvert son parapluie au moment de répondre.
He opened his umbrella as he replied.

folding crib, portable crib

nom masculin (lit bébé se repliant comme un parapluie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

nuclear umbrella

nom masculin (protection antinucléaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'OTAN offre un parapluie atomique à l'Europe de l'Ouest.

nuclear umbrella

nom masculin (protection contre les attaques atomiques)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'OTAN offre un parapluie nucléaire à l'Europe de l'Ouest.

collapsible umbrella

nom masculin (parapluie articulé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elle range son parapluie pliant dans son sac.

umbrella stand

nom masculin (réceptacle à parapluies)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
À l'entrée des magasins, il y a souvent un porte-parapluies.

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