lhe falar

to talk to you

→ lhe

phrase Uncommon #8,858

to talk to you “Lhe” is a formal indirect-object pronoun meaning “to you,” “to him,” or “to her,” depending on context. “Falar” can mean “to talk,” “to speak,” or “to tell.”

PO: Posso lhe falar sobre uma coisa importante?

EN: Can I talk to you about something important?

Posso lhe falar, senhor?

May I speak with you, sir?

— Jornada nas Estrelas II: A Ira de Khan (1982)

Eu preciso lhe falar.

I need to talk to you.

— Elena (2011)

Nós queremos lhe falar.

We want to talk to you.

— Do Coração (1998)

Se me permitisse lhe falar, só por um momento, por favor.

If you would allow me to speak with you, just for a moment, please.

— Alexandria (2009)

General Marechal de Campo, o Fürer deseja lhe falar.

General Field Marshal, the Führer wishes to speak with you.

— A Queda! As Últimas Horas de Hitler (2004)

Comendador, eu queria lhe falar em particular.

Commander, I wanted to speak to you privately.

— Oito e Meio (1963)

Posso lhe falar um instante?

Can I speak with you for a moment?

— Não Conte a Ninguém (2006)

Não, talvez precise lhe falar, me diga se pretende sair da cidade.

No, perhaps I need to talk to you, tell me if you intend to leave the city.

— Clube da Luta (1999)

Falei tudo que tinha a lhe falar.

I told you everything I had to say.

Gostaria de lhe falar.

I would like to speak to you.

— Noites de Cabíria (1957)

Muito bem, vou-lhe falar o seguinte.

Very well, I'm going to tell you the following.

— O Gângster (2007)

Quero lhe falar.

I want to talk to you.

— Don Juan DeMarco (1994)