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How do you say "can you speak slowly" in French?

Peux-tu parler lentement ?

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In French, "can you speak slowly" is Peux-tu parler lentement ?.

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Pronunciation

Say puh tew par-LAY lahn-tuh-MAHN, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Peux-tu parler lentement ? is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

can you speak slowly

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How to remember Peux-tu parler lentement ?

Lentement contains lent, meaning slow, so this phrase literally asks someone to speak in a slow manner.

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Questions about Peux-tu parler lentement ?

How do you pronounce Peux-tu parler lentement ??

Say puh tew par-LAY lahn-tuh-MAHN, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Peux-tu parler lentement ? formal or casual?

Peux-tu parler lentement ? is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Peux-tu parler lentement ? used in French?

Peux-tu parler lentement ? is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you speak slowly).

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