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dire quelques mots

say a few words

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phrase Rare #30,184
say a few words Used when making a brief statement, often as an introduction, apology, tribute, or short speech.
FR: Avant de commencer, je voudrais dire quelques mots.
EN: Before we begin, I’d like to say a few words.

Il s'appelle Max Fischer et il souhaiterait dire quelques mots.

His name is Max Fischer, and he would like to say a few words.

— Rushmore (1998)

J'aimerai dire quelques mots.

I would like to say a few words.

— Black (2005)

Je l'invite à nous dire quelques mots sur son incroyable parcours.

I’m inviting him/her to tell us a few words about his/her incredible journey.

— Black (2005)

Vous aurez à dire quelques mots.

You will have to say a few words.

— Moscou ne croit pas aux larmes (1980)

Tu veux dire quelques mots ?

Do you want to say a few words?

Chloé aimerait dire quelques mots.

Chloé would like to say a few words.

— Fight Club (1999)

J'aimerais dire quelques mots pour m'excuser.

I’d like to say a few words to apologize.

J'aimerais dire quelques mots.

I would like to say a few words.

— The Big Sick (2017)

Laissez-moi dire quelques mots en guise d'excuse.

Let me say a few words by way of apology.

Je voudrais dire quelques mots.

I would like to say a few words.