reparler

to talk again, to bring up again

verb ruh-par-LEH Less Common

Usage Note

reparler is formed with the prefix re- meaning 'again' and is used when returning to a subject — on en reparlera ('we'll talk about it again') is a common phrase that can sound like a promise or a mild threat depending on context. It is always followed by de when a topic is mentioned.

Examples

"On en reparlera demain, d'accord ?"

Natural Translation

We'll talk about it again tomorrow, alright?

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