what does the following mean in English?

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what does the following mean in English?

Ils ont peur, faites-les parler

2006-11-23 05:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by jadu 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

5 answers

They are afraid , you should make them speak.

2006-11-23 12:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by winter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Joy M's answer is the best (most literal).
"they are scared, make them speak."

But "avoir peur" (which ont peur comes from) can also mean shy -
Ils ont peur de M. X ---> they are shy of Mr. X.

2006-11-23 17:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by evaniax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They're scared, get them to speak.

2006-11-23 07:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They're afraid, make them speak.

2006-11-23 05:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Joy M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋

Havent got a ****** clue!!

2006-11-23 05:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋