A1 verb Neutre #144 le plus courant

speak

/spiːk/

To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.

Exemples

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1

I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.

I have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.

2

The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.

The director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.

3

Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?

Hi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?

Famille de mots

Nom
speech
Verb
speak
Adjectif
spoken
Apparenté
speaker
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Speaker' (the device); it is used to help you hear someone speak out loud.

Quiz rapide

How many languages do you ___?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : speak

Exemples

1

I speak with my parents on the phone every Sunday.

everyday

I have a conversation with my parents using my voice every Sunday.

2

The director will speak at the opening ceremony tomorrow.

formal

The director will give a formal talk at the event tomorrow.

3

Hey, can we speak for a minute about the party?

informal

Hi, can we have a quick, casual talk about the party?

4

The data speaks to the necessity of further research in this field.

academic

The information shows or suggests that more research is needed.

5

I need to speak with the human resources manager about my contract.

business

I need to have a professional discussion with the HR manager regarding my employment agreement.

Famille de mots

Nom
speech
Verb
speak
Adjectif
spoken
Apparenté
speaker

Collocations courantes

speak fluently to speak a language easily and well
speak the truth to say what is actually true
speak clearly to pronounce words so they are easy to hear
speak a language to have the ability to communicate in a language
speak highly of to say good things about someone

Phrases Courantes

speak your mind

to say honestly what you think

speak of the devil

said when a person appears just after being mentioned

actions speak louder than words

what you do is more important than what you say

Souvent confondu avec

speak vs talk

'Speak' is more formal or refers to the general ability to use a language, while 'talk' is more informal and focuses on the conversation itself.

speak vs say

You 'speak' to someone or 'speak' a language, but you 'say' specific words or phrases.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'speak' when referring to languages (e.g., 'I speak Spanish') or in formal settings. When referring to a person, you can use 'speak to' or 'speak with'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'say' instead of 'speak' for languages, such as saying 'I say English' instead of 'I speak English.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Speaker' (the device); it is used to help you hear someone speak out loud.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'specan', which means to utter or pronounce words.

Modèles grammaticaux

Irregular verb: speak (base), spoke (past), spoken (past participle). Followed by 'to' or 'with' for the recipient of the speech.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'speaking up' for oneself is considered a positive trait of confidence.

Quiz rapide

How many languages do you ___?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : speak

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transrogous

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A transrogous is a transitional entity or conceptual bridge that connects two distinct systems, categories, or states of being. It is primarily used in theoretical modeling to describe a point of intersection where properties of both surrounding domains are visible.

semiuniation

C1

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antehospdom

C1

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C1

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multivity

C1

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C1

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multicarnness

C1

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supermentdom

C1

A state or condition of absolute intellectual supremacy or a realm governed by an elite group of superior minds. It refers to the conceptual domain where cognitive power and mental prowess dictate the structure of authority or society.

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