Parlé (en. Speak)
/paʁle/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The past participle of the verb 'to speak', meaning the act of communicating verbally.
He has always been someone who talks a lot.
Il a toujours été quelqu'un qui a beaucoup parlé.
To indicate a topic discussed during a conversation.
We talked about many interesting topics.
Nous avons parlé de nombreux sujets intéressants.
To mention or bring up something.
She spoke about a project she wants to carry out.
Elle a parlé d'un projet qu'elle veut réaliser.
Etymology
From the verb 'to speak', of Latin origin 'parabolare' which means 'to speak'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak openly
To discuss without restraint, sincerely.
parler à cœur ouvert
to speak softly
To speak in a low voice.
parler bas
to talk about trivial matters
To discuss trivial or insignificant subjects.
parler de la pluie et du beau temps
Related Words
to speak
The act of communicating verbally.
parler
speech
The ability to express oneself verbally.
parole
speaking
Which conveys a clear meaning or emotion.
parlant
Slang Meanings
To chat
We spent hours chatting without realizing it.
On a passé des heures à bavarder sans s'en rendre compte.
To have a conversation online
We chatted all night on the Internet.
On a chatté toute la nuit sur Internet.