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    Interlocuteur (en. Interlocutor)

    /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.lɔ.kyt.œʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person with whom one converses.
    My interlocutor was very knowledgeable during the meeting.
    Mon interlocuteur était très compétent durant la réunion.
    A person who represents a group in a discussion.
    The company's interlocutor presented our requirements.
    L'interlocuteur de l'entreprise a présenté nos exigences.
    Dialogue partner.
    It is important to listen to your interlocutor.
    Il est important d'écouter son interlocuteur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interlocutor', which means 'one who speaks between' (inter- and locutor).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preferred interlocutor
    A person with whom one has a direct and beneficial exchange.
    interlocuteur privilégié
    choose your interlocutor
    Select the person with whom you will discuss.
    choisir son interlocuteur
    attentive to your interlocutor
    Being attentive to the words of the other person.
    à l'écoute de son interlocuteur

    Related Words

    dialogue
    Verbal exchange between two or more people.
    dialogue
    conversation
    Exchange of ideas or feelings between individuals.
    conversation
    discussion
    Exchange of opinions on a given topic.
    discussion

    Slang Meanings

    Speaker
    He is a good speaker, but not always a good interlocutor.
    Il est un bon parleur, mais pas toujours un bon interlocuteur.
    Chit-chat
    Our exchanges often boil down to chit-chat with certain interlocutors.
    Nos échanges se résument souvent à du bla-bla avec certains interlocuteurs.