parler

Senses

1. 1.

   to speak

   to produce words; to communicate by voice

2. 2.

   to talk

   to converse or discuss with someone

3. 3.

   to speak (a language)

   to use a particular language as a medium of communication

4. 4.

   to address; to lecture

   to give a formal talk or presentation

Examples

• "Elle parle français et anglais."

  She speaks French and English.

• "Je voudrais parler à quelqu'un de ce problème."

  I'd like to talk to someone about this problem.

• "On en parle beaucoup en ce moment."

  People are talking about it a lot right now.

Usage

Parler is one of the most common verbs in French. Use *parler à* (to speak to someone) or *parler avec* (to speak with someone); *parler de* means "to speak about." Avoid the false friend: parler is never passive in French (*être parlé*) in standard usage.