spoken

• Qualifie une personne qui s'exprime oralement d'une certaine manière, ou ce qui est exprimé par la parole.

Describes a person who expresses themselves verbally in a particular way, or something that is expressed through speech.

1. Expressed through speechA2formal

   Uttered or communicated using the voice, as opposed to written or signed.

   exprimé oralement

   • The spoken word can be more powerful than the written one.
   • She gave a spoken presentation to the committee.
   • His spoken English has improved dramatically.

   Synonymesoralutteredverbalvocalvoiced

   Antonymesunspokenwritten

2. Characterized by a particular way of speakingB1formal

   Used in combination to describe someone's manner or style of speech.

   Parler d'une certaine manière

   • He is a soft-spoken gentleman.
   • She is a well-spoken advocate for the cause.
   • The quiet-spoken child surprised everyone with his confidence.

   Synonymestongued

• Verbe désignant l'action de parler, d'exprimer oralement des pensées ou des sentiments, ou de prononcer un discours.

A verb used to indicate the act of talking, expressing thoughts or feelings verbally, or delivering a speech.

verbe irrégulier

1. Use words to communicateA1formal

   To say words in order to communicate thoughts, feelings, or information.

   parler

   • She speaks English fluently.
   • Can you speak louder, please?
   • He spoke to the manager about the issue.

   Synonymesarticulateexpresstalkuttervoice

2. Express thoughts formallyA2formal

   To give a formal speech or address an audience.

   Prononcer un discours

   • The president will speak at the conference tomorrow.
   • She spoke about her experiences in the lecture.
   • He spoke to the crowd about climate change.

   Synonymesaddressdeclaimdiscourseharanguelectureorate

   Antonymeshearlisten

3. Talk to someoneA1informal

   To have a conversation with someone.

   parler à quelqu'un

   • I need to speak with you privately.
   • Speak to your teacher if you have questions.
   • They spoke for hours about their plans.

   Synonymeschatcommunicateconversediscoursetalk

   Antonymeslisten

Variantes phrasalspeak forspeak outspeak up