verb
English to French Dictionary

speaks Meaning in French (speaks signification en français)

parle
Synonymes:ditexprime
parle in English:speaks
Phonetic:pɑʁl
Plural: speaks
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de speaks en français est parle. (Articuler des mots ou des sons, en particulier pour exprimer des pensées, des sentiments ou des informations.)

Definitions of Speaks

  1. 1
    verb
    parle

    To utter words or articulate sounds, especially in order to express thoughts, feelings, or information.

    Articuler des mots ou des sons, en particulier pour exprimer des pensées, des sentiments ou des informations.

  2. 2
    verb
    parle

    To be able to communicate in a particular language, often referring to proficiency.

    Être capable de communiquer dans une langue particulière, souvent en référence à la maîtrise.

Example Sentences

“He speaks fluent French.”

Il parle couramment français.

“She speaks softly to her child.”

Elle parle doucement à son enfant.

“The manager speaks about the new policy.”

Le directeur parle de la nouvelle politique.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

ditexprime

In English:

talksconversesarticulates

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

se taitchuchote

In English:

listensis silent

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivespeak
past tensespoke
past participlespoken
present participlespeaking
agent nounspeaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

speak one's mindidiom

To say exactly what one thinks, even if it is controversial or unpopular.

speak volumesidiom

To convey a great deal of information or feeling without using words.

speak for itselfexpression

To be obvious or self-evident without needing further explanation.