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    Conversation (en. Conversation)

    /kɔ̃.vɛʁ.sa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dialogue or verbal exchange between several people.
    We had an interesting conversation at the café.
    Nous avons eu une conversation intéressante au café.
    Act of exchanging ideas or information.
    The conversation lasted for hours.
    La conversation a duré des heures.
    Informal discussion on a specific topic.
    He asked me to inform him about the conversation I had with the director.
    Il m'a demandé de l'informer sur la conversation que j'ai eue avec le directeur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conversatio', which means 'the act of living together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a conversation
    to discuss with someone on a topic.
    avoir une conversation
    to be in conversation
    to be engaged in a verbal exchange.
    être en conversation
    to start a conversation
    to begin a dialogue with someone.
    entamer une conversation

    Related Words

    dialogue
    Exchange of remarks between two or more people.
    dialogue
    dispute
    Verbal exchange that can become conflictual.
    dispute
    symposium
    Meeting where several people debate a topic.
    colloque

    Slang Meanings

    Chit-chat
    Chit-chat among friends can last all night.
    Le bavardage entre amis peut durer toute la nuit.
    Chat
    We had a friendly chat after the meal.
    On a eu une causerie amicale après le repas.
    Gossip
    Gossip among girls is often full of secrets.
    Le papotage entre filles est souvent plein de secrets.