English-French translations for speak volumes

• en dire long
• vouloir tout dire

Definition of speak volumes

• To talk a great deal
• To convey significant information beyond what is explicit, especially unintentionally
• To convey significant information

Synonyms

• tell volumes

Examples

• I can speak volumes about this school
• In our day-to-day experiences, it is often such nonverbal emotional information carried by the human voice that “speaks volumes.”
• The way you listen speaks volumes
• The lighted decorated Christmas tree, a treat for all, speaks volumes of meaning

Related words

• to speak volumes
• speaking in favor
• speaking with loud voice