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converse

UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/

Translations

conversenoun
converses
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph)
conversationEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.
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.
inverseEmploi surtout en mathématiques ou au sens de contraire.
The converse of the theorem is difficult to prove.
L'inverse du théorème est difficile à démontrer.
Additional translations
réciproqueEn logique et en mathématiques.
entretienEmploi soutenu.
Synonyms
discussion
chat
conversation
dialogue
talk
converseverb
conversed
Past Simple
conversed
Past Participle
conversing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈvɜːs/
US
/kənˈvɝːs/
(homograph)
They often converse about their favorite books over coffee.
Ils conversent souvent au sujet de leurs livres préférés autour d'un café.
Additional translations
dialoguer
Synonyms
dialogue
speak
communicate
discuss
chat
talk
interact
converseadjective
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph; typically not gradable, used mainly in the positive degree)
réciproqueEn logique et en mathématiques.
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
contraireSurtout en emploi abstrait ou général.
Synonyms
inverse
antithetical
contrary
reverse
opposite

Definitions

conversenoun
A situation, object, or statement that is the reverse or opposite of another.
In mathematics, the converse of a theorem is formed by reversing its hypothesis and conclusion.
A conversation or dialogue between two or more people.
The two friends engaged in a lively converse about their travel experiences.
converseverb
To engage in spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings; to talk.
They often converse about their favorite books over coffee.
converseadjective
Opposite or contrary in direction, action, sequence, etc.
The converse effect of the medication was unexpected, as it made her more alert instead of drowsy.
In logic or mathematics, (of a proposition) formed by reversing the order of the terms in another proposition.
The converse statement of 'If it rains, the ground is wet' is 'If the ground is wet, it rains.'
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