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    Parlent (en. Speak)

    /paʁl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express thoughts, emotions, or information through words.
    They talk about their vacation plans.
    Ils parlent de leurs projets de vacances.
    To dialogue or converse with someone.
    The children talk to each other during recess.
    Les enfants parlent entre eux pendant la récréation.
    To use a language to communicate.
    They speak multiple languages.
    Ils parlent plusieurs langues.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'parler', which comes from the Latin 'parabolare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speak for themselves
    They are very explicit or revealing.
    parlent d'eux-mêmes
    they talk aimlessly
    They talk without thinking or incoherently.
    ils parlent à tort et à travers
    talk like a Spanish cow
    Express themselves very awkwardly or incorrectly.
    parlent comme une vache espagnole

    Related Words

    to speak
    The act of communicating verbally.
    parler
    speech
    The right or act of expressing oneself verbally.
    parole
    conversation
    An exchange of words among several people.
    conversation

    Slang Meanings

    To talk like a book
    He really likes to talk like a book; he never stops giving details.
    Il aime bien parler comme un livre, il n'arrête jamais de donner des détails.
    To chat
    They spend hours chatting at the café.
    Elles passent des heures à bavarder au café.