How to Say ‘Speak simply.’ in French
Parle simplement.
parl suh-ple-mon
[parl suh-ple-mon]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the informal imperative. To be safer with a jury, you would usually hear or use Parlez simplement.
🇫🇷 In France: With a jury, simple and clear speech is valued. In France, sounding precise is often better than sounding overly dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
Parle
[parl]
speak
Imperative form telling someone to speak.
Parle simplement devant le jury.
Speak simply in front of the jury.
simplement
[suh-ple-mon]
simply
Adverb meaning in a simple, clear, uncomplicated way.
Parle simplement pour expliquer ta démarche.
Speak simply to explain your artistic approach.
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