How is the phrase toucher un mot à quelqu'un translated from French to English

English translation
To have a word with somebody
phrase

Parler brièvement et sérieusement à quelqu'un.

To speak briefly and seriously to someone.

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  • Je dois te toucher un mot. — I need to have a word with you.

  • Je dois m'entretenir avec toi au sujet de ton rapport. — I need to have a word with you about your report.

  • Le professeur lui a touché un mot après le cours. — The teacher had a word with him after class.

  • Pouvons-nous nous entretenir après la réunion ? — Can we have a word after the meeting?

  • Je toucherai un mot aux voisins au sujet du bruit. — I will have a word with the neighbours about the noise.

  • Elle voulait s'entretenir avec lui de son comportement. — She wanted to have a word with him about his behavior.

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