Parles

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To engage in conversation or talk, especially informally or briefly; to discuss or exchange ideas in dialogue; to negotiate or confer with others face to face
2. To speak casually or communicate with others in a conversational manner; to hold discussions or talk over matters; to interact verbally, often for mutual understanding or agreement
3. To carry on a conversation or verbal exchange; to consult or deliberate through speech; to engage people in talking or negotiating with each other

Etymology: "Parles" is the plural of "parle," and it describes several people talking with one another. "Parle" came into English through Middle English "parlen," meaning "to speak," which was borrowed from Middle French "parler." That French word came from Old French "parler," and the chain traces back to Late Latin "parabolō."

Synonyms: speaks, talks, converses, discusses, utters

Antonyms: silences, ignores, withholds, mutes, quietens