How is the phrase parler avec condescendance à translated from French to English

English translation
Talk down to
verb

Parler à quelqu'un comme s'il était moins intelligent que soi.

To speak to someone as if they are less intelligent than you.

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  • Il parle toujours avec condescendance à ses collègues pendant les réunions. — He always talks down to his coworkers during meetings.

  • Pourquoi éprouves-tu le besoin de me parler avec condescendance ? — Why do you feel the need to talk down to me?

  • Ne parle pas avec condescendance aux nouveaux employés ; ils ont besoin d'encouragement. — Please don't talk down to the new employees; they need encouragement.

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