speak to

parler à, toucher

Toucher une personne par une idée, une histoire ou une œuvre, en lui donnant le sentiment d'être comprise.

En anglais simple : To make someone feel understood or strongly connected to an idea, story, or work of art.

• This song really speaks to me.
• Her story spoke to people who felt lonely.
• Does any of his poetry speak to you?

Comment l'utiliser : something speaks to someone (That song speaks to anyone who has lost a friend.)

Synonymes : resonate with, move, touch

Expressions courantes : speak to someone, speak to readers

témoigner de, attester

Montrer que quelque chose est vrai ou en fournir une preuve.

En anglais simple : To show that something is true or give evidence about it.

• Her results speak to her skill.
• The high sales figures spoke to strong public demand.
• His long service speaks to his commitment to the school.

Comment l'utiliser : something speaks to something (These results speak to the quality of her work.)

Synonymes : show, demonstrate, attest to

Expressions courantes : speak to something, speak to quality

aborder, traiter

Traiter un sujet précis dans un discours ou un texte.

En anglais simple : To discuss a particular subject or deal with it in a speech or piece of writing.

• This report speaks to your concerns.
• The next speaker will speak to the question of funding.
• Her presentation spoke to the needs of local families.

Comment l'utiliser : speak to something (The report speaks to several concerns raised by parents.)

Synonymes : address, discuss, deal with

Expressions courantes : speak to concerns, speak to something, speak to issues