spiel

• Nom désignant un long discours, souvent persuasif ou verbeux, ou une histoire, généralement utilisé par un vendeur ou quelqu'un qui cherche à convaincre.

A noun referring to a lengthy, often persuasive or glib speech or story, typically used by a salesperson or someone trying to convince others.

1. Persuasive or glib talkB2informal

   A long, often rehearsed speech or story, especially one used to persuade or sell something.

   baratin

   • The salesman gave us his usual spiel about the car's features.
   • She launched into a spiel about why we should invest in her company.
   • I've heard that spiel a hundred times before.

   Synonymesblarneylinemonologuepalaverpatterpitchsales talk

• Verbe signifiant parler ou déclamer de manière fluide, souvent de façon superficielle ou verbeuse, généralement utilisé pour décrire un discours appris ou persuasif.

A verb meaning to speak or recite in a fluent, often glib or lengthy manner, typically used to describe a rehearsed or persuasive speech.

1. To replay a melodyB2informal

   To play or perform a piece of music, often in a lively or repetitive manner.

   Jouer une mélodie

   • The band spieled the same tune for the encore.
   • He spieled a catchy melody on the piano.
   • They spieled the song until the crowd cheered.

   Synonymesimprovisejamperformplayreel offrun through

2. To speak at great lengthB2informal

   To talk at length, often in a persuasive or rehearsed manner, about a particular topic.

   parler longuement

   • The salesman spieled about the benefits of the new product.
   • She spieled for hours about her travel adventures.
   • He spieled his political views to anyone who would listen.

   Synonymesdeclaimdiscourseexpatiateharanguehold forthlectureoratepontificatesermonizespout

Variantes phrasalspiel off