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    Parler (en. Talk)

    /paʁle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce words to communicate.
    He loves to talk about his travels.
    Il aime parler de ses voyages.
    To express oneself on a subject.
    She talks about the music she prefers.
    Elle parle de la musique qu'elle préfère.
    To use specific language.
    He can speak several languages.
    Il peut parler plusieurs langues.
    To talk with someone.
    We are going to talk about our projects.
    Nous allons parler de nos projets.
    To make a statement.
    He spoke at the meeting.
    Il a parlé lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parabolare', composed of 'parabola' and the verb 'parlare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak from the heart
    To express oneself sincerely and without reservation.
    parler à cœur ouvert
    to talk nonsense
    To make promises or statements without seriousness.
    parler en l'air
    to speak out loud
    To discuss directly in an oral manner.
    parler de vive voix
    to speak under cover
    To discuss secretly or confidentially.
    parler sous le couvert
    to speak like a Spanish cow
    To speak poorly a foreign language.
    parler comme une vache espagnole

    Related Words

    discussion
    Verbal exchange between several people.
    discussion
    conversation
    Informal dialogue between individuals.
    conversation
    communication
    Transmission of information or feelings.
    communication
    debate
    Exchange of often contradictory viewpoints.
    débat
    speech
    Oral presentation or exposé on a subject.
    discours

    Slang Meanings

    To chat
    Are we going to chat a bit?
    On va causer un peu ?
    To gossip
    They love to gossip together.
    Elles adorent bavarder ensemble.
    To chat online
    We can chat online.
    On peut chatter en ligne.
    To natter
    We’re going to natter over coffee.
    On va papoter autour d'un café.
    To butter the bread
    He really likes to butter the bread when he speaks.
    Il aime bien beurrer les tartines quand il parle.