speech

• Nom désignant l'acte de parler, un discours formel devant un auditoire, ou la capacité de parler.

A noun referring to the act of speaking, a formal talk given to an audience, or the ability to speak.

1. Formal talkA2formal

   A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.

   Discours formel

   • The president gave an inspiring speech at the ceremony.
   • She prepared a speech for the wedding.
   • His speech about climate change was very moving.

   Synonymesaddressdiscoursehomilylectureorationpresentationsermontalk

2. Ability to speakB1formal

   The faculty or power of speaking; the act of speaking.

   Faculté de parole

   • Speech develops in children around age two.
   • He lost his speech after the stroke.
   • The therapy helped restore her speech.

   Synonymesarticulationenunciationexpressionspeakingutteranceverbalizationvocalization

3. Manner of speakingB2informal

   The way in which someone speaks.

   manière de parler

   • Her speech was clear and confident.
   • He has a strange speech pattern.
   • The politician's speech was full of empty promises.

   Synonymesarticulationcadencedeliverydictionelocutionenunciationintonationpronunciation