Mais je préfère parler.
But I prefer to talk.
Language note: Transitional phrase showing contrasting preference.
Culture note: Implying a preference for conversation can add intimacy and interest.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mais
[meh]
But
To introduce a contrast.
Je danse, mais je préfère parler.
I dance, but I prefer to talk.
je
[zhuh]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Je préfère parler.
I prefer to talk.
préfère
[pray-fair]
prefer
To like better over something else.
Je préfère parler.
I prefer to talk.
parler
[pahr-lay]
to speak
To communicate with words.
Je préfère parler.
I prefer to talk.
Phrase Parts
Mais
But
A conjunction introducing a contrast.
J'aime lire, mais je préfère écrire.
I like reading, but I prefer writing.
je préfère
I prefer
First person singular of 'préférer', meaning to like more.
Je préfère le thé.
I prefer tea.
parler.
to speak.
The infinitive form meaning to express verbally.
Il aime parler.
He likes to speak.
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