parler

parler
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to speak
Parlons au professeur de notre projet après le cours.Let's speak to the professor about our project after class.
b. to talk
Pourquoi ne pas parler à Muriel avant de prendre une décision ?Why don't you talk to Muriel before you make a decision?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to speak
Mon frère parle espagnol, italien et portugais.My brother speaks Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. way of speaking
Christelle a son propre parler, à la fois lent et enjoué.Christelle has her own way of speaking that is both slow and cheerful.
a. dialect
Le parler de ces petites villes est complètement différent de celui de la capitale.The dialect in those small towns is completely different than the dialect in the capital.
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