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    Parlaient (en. Were talking)

    /paʁlɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of communicating through speech.
    They talked about their plans during dinner.
    Ils parlaient de leurs projets pendant le dîner.
    To state words, to form a discourse.
    The children were talking loudly in the park.
    Les enfants parlaient fort dans le parc.
    To present a point of view by expressing it verbally.
    The participants were discussing the importance of education.
    Les participants parlaient de l'importance de l'éducation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parlare', meaning to speak.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    talked about
    to speak on a specific topic
    parlaient de
    spoke among themselves
    to communicate within a group
    parlaient entre eux
    they spoke loudly
    to express oneself audibly
    ils parlaient à voix haute

    Related Words

    to speak
    verb in infinitive meaning to communicate through speech.
    parler
    conversation
    verbal exchange between two or more people.
    conversation
    debate
    reasoned discussion on a topic.
    débat

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lively discussion.
    They spoke as if they were debating live.
    Ils parlaient comme s'ils débattaient en direct.
    To chat informally.
    They spoke like old friends.
    Elles parlaient comme de vieilles amies.