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converse
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
converses
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph)
Translations
The two friends engaged in a lively converse about their travel experiences.
Les deux amis se sont engagés dans une conversation animée sur leurs expériences de voyage.
The converse of the theorem is difficult to prove.
L'inverse du théorème est difficile à démontrer.
Additional translations
Definitions
In mathematics, the converse of a theorem is formed by reversing its hypothesis and conclusion.
The two friends engaged in a lively converse about their travel experiences.
conversed
Past Simple
conversed
Past Participle
conversing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈvɜːs/
US
/kənˈvɝːs/
(homograph)
Translations
They often converse about their favorite books over coffee.
Ils conversent souvent au sujet de leurs livres préférés autour d'un café.
Additional translations
Definitions
They often converse about their favorite books over coffee.
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph; typically not gradable, used mainly in the positive degree)
Translations
The converse statement is not always true.
La proposition réciproque n'est pas toujours vraie.
The converse effect of the medication was unexpected.
L'effet inverse du médicament était inattendu.
Additional translations
Definitions
The converse effect of the medication was unexpected, as it made her more alert instead of drowsy.
The converse statement of 'If it rains, the ground is wet' is 'If the ground is wet, it rains.'