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speakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈspiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈspiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something characterized by or capable of speech, e.g. 'speaking clock'.
Translations
The speaking parrot startled everyone with its clear words.
Le perroquet parlant a surpris tout le monde avec ses mots clairs.
anglophoneSe dit d’une personne, d’un groupe ou d’un espace où l’on parle une langue donnée.
English-speaking tourists flock to the island every summer.
Les touristes anglophones affluent sur l’île chaque été.
Definitions
Characterized by the production of speech or capable of producing speech.
The speaking parrot startled everyone with its clear words.
Relating to the language that someone is able to speak, especially when used attributively before another noun.
English-speaking tourists flock to the island every summer.
Synonyms
talking
vocal
oral
verbal
articulate
expressive
communicative
conversational
eloquent
talkative
speakingadverb
Used mainly in fixed expressions such as 'strictly speaking', 'generally speaking', functioning adverbially.
Translations
à proprement parler
Strictly speaking, the earth is not a perfect sphere.
À proprement parler, la Terre n’est pas une sphère parfaite.
Definitions
Used to indicate that a statement is true in a particular or exact sense.
Strictly speaking, the earth is not a perfect sphere.
Synonyms
verbally
orally
frankly
candidly
plainly
broadly
generally
strictly
technically
literally
speakingnoun
Translations
la parole
Public speaking is a skill that many people find challenging.
La parole en public est une compétence que beaucoup de gens trouvent difficile.
Additional translations
une prise de parolePour l’acte de prononcer un discours ou une allocution.
l’expression oralePour la capacité à exprimer ses pensées et ses sentiments à l’oral.
Definitions
The action or process of communicating vocally.
Public speaking is a skill that many people find challenging.
The act of delivering a speech or lecture.
Speaking at the conference was both informative and engaging.
The ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
Her speaking was clear and confident, making her an excellent candidate for the role.
Synonyms
talking
conversation
discourse
dialogue
communication
speech
verbalization
articulation
speakverb

speaking

ing-form

spoke
Past Simple
spoken
Past Participle
speaking
ing-form
UK
/spiːk/
US
/spik/
Translations
She speaks softly to avoid waking the baby.
Elle parle doucement pour éviter de réveiller le bébé.
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
Il a parlé de ses expériences pendant la réunion.
She speaks three languages fluently.
Elle parle couramment trois langues.
Additional translations
intervenirAu sens de prendre la parole dans une conférence, une réunion ou un colloque.
exprimerAu sens figuré, sans mots.
Definitions
To utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
She speaks softly to avoid waking the baby.
To express thoughts, opinions, or feelings orally.
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
To communicate in or be able to communicate in a specified language.
She speaks three languages fluently.
To deliver a speech, lecture, or address.
The professor will speak at the conference tomorrow.
To convey or express a message or idea without using words.
His eyes spoke volumes about his feelings.
Synonyms
talk
converse
discuss
communicate
articulate
express
utter
voice
declare
pronounce
Antonyms
be silent
be quiet
speaknoun
Definitions
Language or jargon characteristic of a particular group, profession, or subject.
The report was overloaded with corporate speak that no one outside the company could understand.
A manner or style of speaking (rare).
His polite speak contrasted with her casual tone.
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