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    Conférence (en. Conference)

    /kɔ̃.fe.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Formal meeting to discuss a particular topic.
    The climate conference attracted many experts.
    La conférence sur le climat a attiré de nombreux experts.
    Speech given during such a meeting.
    She gave a fascinating conference on artificial intelligence.
    Elle a présenté une conférence fascinante sur l'intelligence artificielle.
    Series of regular appointments or meetings.
    He attends a conference of doctors every year.
    Il participe à une conférence de médecins chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'conferentia', which means 'the act of gathering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Press conference
    Meeting where journalists ask questions to public figures.
    conférence de presse
    International conference
    Meeting between representatives of different countries.
    conférence internationale
    Conference call
    Remote meeting between several people via telephone.
    conférence téléphonique

    Related Words

    Speaker
    Person who gives a conference.
    conférencier
    Conference-seminar
    Series of conferences followed by discussions.
    conférence-séminaire
    Guest speaker
    Expert invited to give a conference.
    conférencier invité

    Slang Meanings

    Conf', used to abbreviate the word conference.
    I'm attending a conf' on new technologies tomorrow.
    J'assiste à une conf' sur les nouvelles technologies demain.
    Talk, informal term for a relaxed conference.
    We had a talk about backpacking trips.
    On a fait une causerie sur les voyages en sac à dos.