彼は英語を話せない。ましてやフランス語は論外だ。

Sentence Analyzer

彼は英語を話せない。ましてやふらんす語は論外だ。

English Translation

He can't speak English, much less French.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は英語(えいご)を話(はな)せない。ましてやフランス語(ご)は論外(ろんがい)だ。

Romanji

Kare wa eigo o hanasenai. mashiteya furansugo wa rongai da.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

英語 (えいご)

English (language)

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

話せる (はなせる)

to be able to speak; to be able to talk; to be understanding; to be sensible

況してや (ましてや)

much less; to say nothing of

フランス語 (フランスご)

French (language)

論外 (ろんがい)

out of the question

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative