direct speech
US /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
UK /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
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discours direct, parole directe
the actual words that someone says, written or reported exactly as they were spoken, usually enclosed in quotation marks
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In the sentence, 'He said, "I am tired,"' the part "I am tired" is direct speech.
Dans la phrase, « Il a dit : « Je suis fatigué » », la partie « Je suis fatigué » est un discours direct.
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Always use quotation marks for direct speech.
Utilisez toujours des guillemets pour le discours direct.