French Word · Beginner
Parler
To speak / To talk
Pronunciation: par-LAY
Meaning
To communicate using words or sounds; to have a conversation.
Example
Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement, s'il vous plaît ?
Can you speak more slowly, please?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Parler out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.