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speak

Pronunciation: /spiːk/

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French translation of speak

A. vtr

  • 1 parler [language] can you speak English? = parlez-vous (l')anglais?
  • 2 dire [truth]; prononcer [word, name] to speak one's mind = dire ce qu'on pense

B. vi

Phrasal verbs

speak out

se prononcer

speak up

a (louder) parler plus fort b (dare to speak) intervenir

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