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conversation

/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/

/ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/

conversationnoun

conversations

/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/

/ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/

Translations

Their conversation lasted well into the night.

Leur conversation a duré bien tard dans la nuit.

Additional translations

discussionSelon le contexte, surtout pour une discussion ou un échange sur un sujet précis.

Definitions

The exchange of thoughts, ideas, or information by spoken words; talk.

Their conversation lasted well into the night.

An instance of talking or discussing something.

The conversation at the dinner table was lively and engaging.

Synonyms

conversationadjective

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate a connection with spoken communication (e.g., 'conversation class').

Translations

de conversationEmploi adjectival.

The school offers a conversation course for intermediate learners.

L'école propose un cours de conversation pour les apprenants de niveau intermédiaire.

Additional translations

conversationnelSurtout en linguistique ou pour un registre proche de l'oral.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for spoken communication.

The school offers a conversation course for intermediate learners.