French Word · Intermediate
paravent
folding screen
Pronunciation: /pa.ʁa.vɑ̃/
Meaning
folding screen
Example
— Je ne crains rien des tigres, mais j'ai horreur des courants d'air. Vous n'auriez pas un paravent ?
“I am not at all afraid of tigers,” she went on, “but I have a horror of drafts. I suppose you wouldn't have a screen for me?”
Practice tips
- Practice paravent out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.