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    Parlez-vous (en. Do you speak)

    /paʁ.le vu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expression used to ask a question about someone's ability to speak a language.
    Do you speak French?
    Parlez-vous français ?
    Used to inquire about language skills in a conversation.
    When I travel, I often ask: 'Do you speak English?'
    Quand je voyage, je demande souvent : 'Parlez-vous anglais ?'
    Phrase commonly used in formal or friendly contexts.
    It is polite to say 'Do you speak Spanish?' when meeting new people.
    Il est poli de dire 'Parlez-vous espagnol ?' lors de la rencontre de nouvelles personnes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'parler' in the second person plural of the present indicative 'vous parlez', interrogative form incorporated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do you speak French?
    Asking someone if they speak French.
    Parlez-vous français ?
    Do you speak English?
    Asking someone if they speak English.
    Parlez-vous anglais ?
    Do you always talk about that?
    Asking about the continuity of a discussion.
    Parlez-vous toujours de ça ?
    Do you talk with your friends?
    Asking if someone is chatting with their friends.
    Parlez-vous avec vos amis ?

    Related Words

    speak
    Expressing thoughts or ideas aloud.
    parler
    speech
    An event of verbal communication.
    discours
    conversation
    An informal exchange between two or more people.
    conversation

    Slang Meanings

    Used casually to test language skills.
    Do you speak, or are you just here for selfies?
    Parlez-vous, ou vous êtes juste là pour les selfies ?
    Expresses the act of speaking multiple languages in a cool way.
    Oh, do you speak? You seem like a polyglot!
    Oh, parlez-vous ? Vous avez l'air polyglotte !