Also means
mountain pass
Usage Note
Défilé covers two distinct senses: a procession or parade (un défilé de mode — a fashion show) and a narrow mountain pass or gorge. Both senses come from the verb défiler (to file past, to march). Context makes the meaning clear; in everyday speech the parade sense is more common.
Examples
"Le défilé du 14 juillet est impressionnant."
Natural Translation
The 14 July parade is impressive.
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