French word

reparler

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpaʁle/

Meaning

  • verbtalk again

Example

Peut-on reparler de ça demain ?

Can we talk about that again tomorrow?

Illustration for reparler (talk again)

More examples

On pourra reparler de ça après le dîner.

We will be able to talk about that again after dinner.

Core concept

A conversation thread picked up again after it has been set aside.

Common phrases

  • reparler de ça

    talk about that again

  • reparler au téléphone

    talk again on the phone

  • reparler plus tard

    talk again later

Similar words

reprendre: To resume a topic or task after an interruption or pause.
revenir: To return to a previously discussed point and discuss it again.
parler: To communicate information or ideas through words.

Definition in French

Parler une seconde fois d'une chose ou revenir sur une discussion déjà faite.

Word origin

Reparler combines the prefix re- meaning 'again' with parler, an Old French verb meaning 'to speak'.

Usage tips

  • Reparler de introduces a topic, while reparler a introduces a person addressed again.

Other meanings

  • mention againverb

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