prise de parole en public
prise de parole en public is the French way to say public speaking.
prise de parole en public is an expression used to describe the act of speaking to a group of people in a structured manner.
Meaning: speaking to a group of people in a structured manner (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prise (taking or the act of taking), de parole (of speech) and en public (in public).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun prise is feminine, so when using the definite article, you must use la to say la prise de parole en public.
Did you know?
- In a formal French meeting, one does not just speak but must demander la parole to be recognized. Only after this request is granted can the prise de parole en public officially begin.
- The word parole is a doublet of palabre, which entered English as 'palabre' or 'palaver'. While parole is neutral, 'palaver' in English often implies tedious or unnecessary talk.
- The term parole is also a linguistic concept used to describe actual spoken language in contrast to 'langue', which refers to the abstract system of rules.
Examples in context
- Ça me stresse de parler en public. J'ai une prise de parole en public demain.Speaking in public stresses me out. I have a public speaking engagement tomorrow.
- La prise de parole en public est un art.Public speaking is an art.
- Il travaille sa prise de parole en public.He is working on his public speaking.
- Elle a peur de la prise de parole en public.She is afraid of public speaking.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing a professional workshop.
- LéaTu aimes la prise de parole en public ?Do you like public speaking?
- LucasPas vraiment, c'est très stressant pour moi.Not really, it is very stressful for me.
- LéaLucas, tu devrais t'entraîner un peu plus.Lucas, you should practice a little more.
- LucasTu as raison, je vais essayer.You are right, I will try.
