1To talk or converse; to speak aloud in conversation.
毎朝、友達と電話で話すのが日課です。
I call and talk with a friend every morning as a routine.
昨日、久しぶりに友達とカフェでゆっくり話した。
Yesterday I chatted leisurely with a friend at a café for the first time in a while.
彼女は人前で話すのが苦手だ。
She is not good at speaking in front of people.
子どもが親に何でも話してくれると安心する。
It's reassuring when children tell their parents everything.
2To tell, explain, narrate, or describe; to convey information or an account.
事故の状況を警察に詳しく話した。
I told the police the details of the accident.
上司に計画の内容を話して承認を得た。
I explained the plan to my boss and got approval.
祖父は戦時中の体験をよく話してくれた。
My grandfather often told us about his wartime experiences.
3To speak a language (i.e., to be able to use a particular language verbally).
彼は英語を流暢に話す。
He speaks English fluently.
子どもはまだ上手に日本語を話せない。
The child still can't speak Japanese well.
彼女は三か国語を話すので仕事で重宝されている。
She speaks three languages, so she is valuable at work.