Parlèrent (en. Spoke)

/paʁlɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates that several people have used speech in the past.

They spoke about their plans during the meeting.

Ils parlèrent de leurs projets lors de la réunion.

To take part in a conversation.

The children spoke together in the garden.

Les enfants parlèrent ensemble dans le jardin.

To express ideas or feelings verbally.

The two friends spoke about everything and nothing for hours.

Les deux amis parlèrent de tout et de rien pendant des heures.

From the verb 'parler', of Latin origin 'parabolare'.

to speak in a rambling manner

To discuss in a disorderly manner or without a main thread.

parler à bâtons rompus

to speak into the void

To speak without anyone listening or responding.

parler dans le vide

to talk about the weather and other trivial matters

To discuss light, trivial subjects.

parler de la pluie et du beau temps

to speak

Verb meaning to express thoughts through language.

parler

discussion

The action of conversing, exchanging ideas.

discussion

dialogue

Exchange of words between two or more people.

dialogue

Speaking in slang

When they meet, they speak in slang and use words that only they understand.

Lorsqu'ils se retrouvent, ils parlent en argot et utilisent des mots que seuls eux comprennent.

Chatting

At the café, they talk and chat non-stop.

Au café, ils parlent et bavardent sans s'arrêter.