How to Say ‘He talks / speaks’ in French
Il parle
eel parl
[eel parl]
💬 Usage Tip: Parler means 'to speak/talk'. Il parle can mean either, depending on context.
🇫🇷 In France: Parents often share what their child says at home about school life.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
he
Subject pronoun for a boy or man.
Il parle souvent de l'école.
He often talks about school.
parle
[parl]
speaks; talks
From parler, meaning to speak or talk.
Il parle avec ses copains dans la cour.
He talks with his friends in the playground.
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