marche des fiertés
feminine
The English phrase "pride parade" is translated into French as marche des fiertés. Wiktionary also lists marche des fiertés LGBT.
Meaning: pride parade (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| marche des fiertés | feminine |
| marche des fiertés LGBT | feminine |
You can specify the nature of the event by adding the acronym to the end of the phrase, using marche des fiertés LGBT.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression marche des fiertés literally translates to "march of the prides".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine, so when using a definite article, use la as in la marche des fiertés.
Did you know?
- Because marche also means a 'step' on a staircase, some French organizers use stairs in their imagery as a clever pun for the 'steps' or progress toward equality.
- French speakers may use the word défilé to describe the event, a term that is also used for high-fashion 'runways', linking the pride parade to the world of couture and spectacle.
- The term marche is used for both the festive 'pride parade' and political protests, reflecting a French cultural tendency to view the act of walking in the street as a fundamental form of civic expression.
Examples in context
- La Parade de la Fierté de Montréal sera un événement incontournable cet été.The Montreal Pride Parade will be an unmissable event this summer.
- J'ai entendu dire que le Défilé de la Fierté de Paris était le plus grand d'Europe.I heard that the Paris Pride Parade was the largest in Europe.
- La Marche des Fiertés de Bruxelles est un véritable symbole de tolérance et de diversité.The Brussels Pride March is a true symbol of tolerance and diversity.
- Tu participes à la Gay Pride de demain ?Are you participating in the Gay Pride tomorrow?
- La Marche des Fiertés LGBTQ+ de Québec attire des milliers de personnes chaque année.The Quebec City LGBTQ+ Pride March attracts thousands of people every year.
- On va voir la marche des fiertés ?Are we going to see the pride parade?
- La marche des fiertés est très colorée.The pride parade is very colorful.
- Il y a beaucoup de monde à la marche des fiertés.There are a lot of people at the pride parade.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are planning their weekend in the city.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux aller à la marche des fiertés ?Do you want to go to the pride parade?
- LéaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup y participer !Yes, I would love to participate!
- HugoSuper, on s'organise pour samedi alors.Great, let's organize for Saturday then.
- LéaD'accord, on se retrouve là-bas.Okay, we will meet there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pride parade” translations and entries marche des fiertés, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
