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speech in French

speech in French is parole, discours — speech means the ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

speech in French

parole
noun
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
discours
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
parole
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

What does "speech" mean?

  1. noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
    "The stroke temporarily affected his speech."
  2. noun A formal talk given aloud to an audience.
    "She delivered a moving speech at the graduation ceremony."

speech in a sentence

  • The stroke temporarily affected his speech.
  • Freedom of speech is protected by law in many countries.
  • She delivered a moving speech at the graduation ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "speech" in French?

"speech" in French is parole, discours. speech means: The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

How do you use "speech" in a sentence?

Example: "The stroke temporarily affected his speech." In French, "speech" is parole, discours.

Are there other ways to say "speech" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "speech": parole, discours.

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