How to Say “Talk Later” in French

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on se parle plus tard
The English phrase "talk later" can be translated into French as on se parle plus tard.
This phrase is a casual way to say goodbye while indicating that you will communicate with the person again soon. You can also use on se reparle plus tard to mean "we'll talk again later," where the prefix "re-" emphasizes the repetition of the conversation. In other contexts, such as wanting to revisit a specific topic, you might say J'aimerais revenir sur ce point plus tard (I would like to come back to this point later). If you mean "See you later" with the implication of meeting and talking, you can use On se voit plus tard.

Which one should you use?

The forms vary significantly based on the setting. On se parle plus tard is a friendly, conversational option. On se capte plus tard is more informal and translates to "We'll catch up later." For more polite situations, use Nous parlerons plus tard (We'll talk later). In very formal business settings, use Nous nous entretiendrons ultérieurement (We will speak later). Finally, À plus tard is a standard way to say "See you later" when parting ways with friends or acquaintances.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

On se parle plus tard is informal and friendly. Its use of on instead of nous makes it conversational. For a polite tone, use Nous parlerons plus tard. For strictly formal or professional business environments, the most appropriate choice is Nous nous entretiendrons ultérieurement. For very casual settings with friends, you might use On se capte plus tard.

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase on se parle plus tard, the verb parle is actually in the present tense, but it is commonly used to express a future intention in this context.

Did you know?

  • If you want to sound even more colloquial with friends, you can say On se capte plus tard. This uses the verb capter, which literally means 'to receive a signal' or 'to intercept', similar to how a radio catches a frequency.
  • The word on in on se parle plus tard actually traces its roots back to the Latin word for 'human being', homō. While it functions as a casual 'we' in modern French, it carries a deep historical connection to the concept of 'mankind'.

Examples in context

  • On se parle plus tard, d'accord ?
    We'll talk later, okay?
  • Je dois partir, on se parle plus tard.
    I have to go, we'll talk later.
  • Salut, on se parle plus tard !
    Bye, talk to you later!

Example conversation

Léa and Gabriel are leaving a coffee shop.

  1. Léa

    Je suis pressée, Gabriel.
    I'm in a hurry, Gabriel.
  2. Gabriel

    Pas de problème, on se parle plus tard ?
    No problem, talk later?
  3. Léa

    Oui, on se parle plus tard !
    Yes, talk to you later!
  4. Gabriel

    À bientôt, Léa.
    See you soon, Léa.

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