What does prendre la parole in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prendre la parole in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prendre la parole in French.

The word prendre la parole in French means take the floor, speak in public, give a speech. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prendre la parole

take the floor

locution verbale (parler à son tour)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vous ne pouvez pas prendre la parole avant votre tour.
You cannot take the floor before it is your turn.

speak in public, give a speech

locution verbale (parler à une assemblée)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
On a tous le trac avant de prendre la parole en public pour la première fois.

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