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French · Français
Translation
arrête de parler
Romanization
arrête de parler
Pronunciation
ah-ret duh par-lay
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
arrête de parler — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "stop talking".
Same situation
shut up
tais-toi
tais-toi
Opengo away
va-t'en
va-t'en
Openleave me alone
laisse-moi tranquille
laisse-moi tranquille
Openi don't care
je m'en fiche
je m'en fiche
Openmind your own business
occupe-toi de tes affaires
occupe-toi de tes affaires
Openwhat's wrong with you
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ?
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?
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FAQ
You say "arrête de parler" in French. The romanized form is "arrête de parler", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ah-ret duh par-lay".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ah-ret duh par-lay" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "arrête de parler".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.