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1 speaking
speaking [ˈspi:kɪŋ]( = talking) parlant* * *['spiːkɪŋ] 1. 2.- speaking combining formEnglish-/French-speaking — anglophone/francophone
Welsh-speaking — [person] qui parle le gallois; [area] de langue galloise
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2 -speaking
- speaking ['spi:kɪŋ]∎ they're both German/Spanish-speaking ils sont tous deux germanophones/hispanophones;∎ a child of Polish-speaking parents un enfant dont les parents sont de langue ou d'origine polonaise∎ French/English-speaking countries les pays mpl francophones/anglophones;∎ the Arab-speaking world le monde arabophone -
3 speaking
speaking ['spi:kɪŋ]∎ do you have a speaking part in the play? est-ce que vous avez du texte?;∎ she has a good speaking voice elle a une belle voix(b) (which speaks → robot, machine, doll) parlant2 nounart m de parler►► British speaking clock horloge f parlante;speaking tube tuyau m acoustique -
4 speaking
B - speaking (dans composés) English-/French-speaking [person] anglophone/francophone, parlant anglais/français ; [area, country] anglophone/francophone, de langue anglaise/française. -
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1) (involving speech: a speaking part in a play.) parlant2) (used in speech: a pleasant speaking voice.) agréable à entendre -
6 speaking engagement
speaking engagement n to have a speaking engagement devoir prononcer un discours ; I must cancel all my speaking engagements je dois annuler tous les discours que je devais prononcer. -
7 speaking terms
speaking terms npl we're not on speaking terms nous ne nous adressons pas la parole ; he's on speaking terms with Anne again il adresse de nouveau la parole à Anne. -
8 speaking part
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9 speaking tour
speaking tour n tournée f de conférences ; to be on a speaking tour of the USA être en tournée de conférences aux États-Unis. -
10 speaking part
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11 speaking clock
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12 speaking tube
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13 speaking engagement
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14 speaking terms
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15 speaking time
Glossaire des termes pour l'organisation d'événements > speaking time
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16 speaking tour
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17 speaking, the, truth, duty, of
devoir m de dire la véritéEnglish-French legislative terms > speaking, the, truth, duty, of
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18 public speaking
public speaking n the art of public speaking l'art de parler en public ; to be unaccustomed to public speaking ne pas avoir l'habitude de parler en public. -
19 French-speaking
francophone;∎ the French-speaking world le monde francophone, la francophonieUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > French-speaking
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20 public speaking
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Speaking — Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking acquaintance}, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — speak·ing adj: addressing matters not set forth in the pleadings a speaking demurrer a speaking motion Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. speaking … Law dictionary
speaking — [spē′kiŋ] adj. 1. that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid [a speaking likeness] 2. used in or for speech 3. allowing or admitting of speech [within speaking range] n. 1. the act or art of a person who speaks 2. that which is… … English World dictionary
speaking — ► ADJECTIVE 1) used for or engaged in speech. 2) able to communicate in a specified language. ● on speaking terms Cf. ↑on speaking terms … English terms dictionary
speaking of — spoken phrase used for introducing something new that you are going to say relating to a subject that someone has just mentioned Speaking of money, have we paid our credit card bills yet? Thesaurus: ways of adding extra informationsynonym… … Useful english dictionary
speaking as — (someone) with the experience of this type of person. What would you like to see happen, speaking as a someone who has lived in the area for a long time? … New idioms dictionary
speaking of — (something) related to the subject being discussed. Casey is at a birthday party – speaking of birthdays, Abe s is Friday. Usage notes: used to introduce a slightly different subject … New idioms dictionary
Speaking — Speak ing, n. 1. The act of uttering words. [1913 Webster] 2. Public declamation; oratory. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — [[t]spi͟ːkɪŋ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: oft supp N Speaking is the activity of giving speeches and talks. It would also train women union members in public speaking and decision making... His work schedule still includes speaking engagements and other… … English dictionary
speaking — n. & adj. n. the act or an instance of uttering words etc. adj. 1 that speaks; capable of articulate speech. 2 (of a portrait) lifelike; true to its subject (a speaking likeness). 3 (in comb.) speaking or capable of speaking a specified foreign… … Useful english dictionary
speaking — speakingly, adv. speakingness, n. /spee king/, n. 1. the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks. 2. speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature. adj. 3. that speaks. 4. used in, suited … Universalium