parler à un mur

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paʁ.le a œ̃ myʁ/, (more formal) /paʁ.le.ʁ‿a œ̃ myʁ/
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Verb

parler à un mur

  1. (figuratively) to speak to someone who doesn't listen; to preach to deaf ears
    Synonym: parler à un sourd
    J’ai l’impression de parler à un mur.It's like talking to a brick wall.

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