converser

Definitions of converser
  1. verb
    exchange thoughts; talk with
    synonyms: parler
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    continuer
    continue talking
    disserter
    talk at length and formally about a topic
    pontifier
    talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner
    parler pompeusement
    talk pompously
    parler avec condescendance
    speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child
    baratiner, faire du baratin
    speak at great length (about something)
    dogmatiser
    speak dogmatically
    dire des impertinences à, faire l'insolent avec
    speak impudently to
    parler franchement
    discuss frankly, often in a business context
    monologuer, soliloquer
    talk to oneself
    disserter, parler
    carry on a conversation
    coqueter, draguer, flirter
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
    bavarder, caqueter
    wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies
    papoter, tailler une bavette
    talk volubly
    discuter, débattre
    have an argument about something
    interroger, interviewer, questionner
    conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
    examiner
    discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
    avoir un entretien
    go for an interview in the hope of being hired
    vamper
    act seductively with (someone)
    bavarder, caqueter, jacasser, papoter
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
    discourir, tenir des discours sans fin
    continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
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    communiquer, faire connaître, informer
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  2. verb
    carry on a conversation
    synonyms: disserter, parler
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    discuter, débattre
    have an argument about something
    interroger, interviewer, questionner
    conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
    examiner
    discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
    avoir un entretien
    go for an interview in the hope of being hired
    bavarder, caqueter, jacasser, papoter
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
    se battre avec entêtement
    dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
    se battre verbalement
    fight verbally
    chicaner sur les mots, chipoter, ergoter
    argue over petty things
    se disputer, se quereller
    have a disagreement over something
    contester, être contre
    be against; express opposition to
    type of:
    parler
    exchange thoughts; talk with
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