How is the phrase couper la parole translated from French to English

English translation
butt in
phrase

S'immiscer grossièrement dans une conversation.

To interrupt a conversation rudely.

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  • Désolé de couper la parole, mais on est en retard. — Sorry to butt in, but we're late.

  • Il me coupe la parole sans arrêt. — He keeps butting in when I speak.

  • Ne lui coupe pas la parole pendant qu'elle explique. — Don't butt in while she's explaining.

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