speech

US /spiːtʃ/
UK /spiːtʃ/
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1.

parole, expression

the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

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He lost his speech after the accident.
Il a perdu la parole après l'accident.
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Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
La liberté d'expression est un droit fondamental.
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utterancevocalizationarticulationexpressioncommunication
2.

discours, allocution

a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

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The president delivered a powerful speech.
Le président a prononcé un puissant discours.
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Her farewell speech moved everyone to tears.
Son discours d'adieu a ému tout le monde aux larmes.
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addressorationlecturetalkdiscourse
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