How to Say ‘Keep talking’ in French
Continuer à parler
kohn-tee-nway ah par-lay
[kohn-tee-nway ah par-lay]
💬 Usage Tip: After [continuer], French often uses [à] plus another verb: [continuer à parler], [continuer à travailler], [continuer à apprendre]. That [à] is part of the pattern.
Phrase Breakdown
Continuer
[kohn-tee-nway]
to continue
Verb meaning to continue or keep going.
Continuer à parler après la fête peut être agréable.
Continuing to talk after the party can be pleasant.
à
[ah]
to
Preposition used before an infinitive verb.
Continuer à parler permet de mieux se connaître.
Continuing to talk allows people to get to know each other better.
parler
[par-lay]
to talk
Verb meaning to speak or talk.
Continuer à parler sur un sujet commun crée du lien.
Continuing to talk about a shared topic creates connection.
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