speak in French
speak in French is jargon, parler, converser — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.
speak in French
jargon
(uncountable) Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
parler
parler
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
converser
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
What does "speak" mean?
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verb To say words out loud; to talk.
"Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you."
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verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
"My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish."
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verb To give a speech or address a group.
"The head teacher will speak to the whole school at assembly."
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verb To express or reveal something without words.
"The old photographs speak of a happier time in the family."
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speak in a sentence
- Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you.
- She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
- My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish.
- Do you speak English, or shall I find someone who does?
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What is "speak" in French?
"speak" in French is jargon, parler, converser. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.
How do you use "speak" in a sentence?
Example: "Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you." In French, "speak" is jargon, parler, converser.
Are there other ways to say "speak" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "speak": jargon, parler, converser.
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