Parlez-moi (en. Talk to me)

/paʁ.le.mwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Polite phrase to invite someone to engage in conversation.
Tell me about your day.
Parlez-moi de votre journée.
Request for explanation or sharing of information.
Tell me about your plans for the future.
Parlez-moi de vos projets pour l'avenir.
Invitation to express feelings or thoughts.
Tell me what worries you.
Parlez-moi de ce qui vous préoccupe.

Etymology

From the verb 'parler' in the imperative with 'moi' as a complement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tell me about yourself
Inviting someone to introduce themselves and share personal information.
parlez-moi de vous
speak to me frankly
Asking someone to be honest and direct in their communication.
parlez-moi franchement
talk to me in complete confidence
Inviting someone to speak without hesitation or fear of judgment.
parlez-moi en toute confiance

Related Words

speak
Producing articulated sounds to express ideas or feelings.
parler
conversation
Verbal exchange between two or more people.
conversation
discussion
Analysis and exchange of ideas on a given topic.
discussion

Slang Meanings

Chat lightly
Come on, tell me quickly what's going on.
Allez, parlez-moi vite de ce qui se passe.
Share your truth
Talk to me, no pretenses.
Parlez-moi, pas de faux-semblants.