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conversation

English translation of conversation

conversation

In French, 'conversation' has the same spelling and essentially the same pronunciation as it does in English. The term is used in much the same way, to refer to dialogue or communication between two or more individuals. It can also, of course, be used to refer to the skill or art of conversing or talking with others. It's a commonly used word in a variety of contexts, just as it is in English.


Example sentences using: conversation

Notre conversation a été interrompue.

English translation of Notre conversation a été interrompue.

Our conversation got interrupted.

This sentence is often used to describe a conversation that was unexpectedly cut short.

La conversation était ennuyeuse.

English translation of La conversation était ennuyeuse.

The conversation was boring.

This is a good way to refer to a past conversation that was not particularly exciting or stimulating.

J'étudie le français pour ma conversation quotidienne.

English translation of J'étudie le français pour ma conversation quotidienne.

I'm studying French for my daily conversation.

The speaker is telling us that they are learning French in order to be able to converse in the language on a daily basis.

Nous avons terminé la conversation tôt.

English translation of Nous avons terminé la conversation tôt.

We ended the conversation early.

The sentence indicates that the conversation was ended earlier than it was supposed to.

La conversation tournait autour de la politique.

English translation of La conversation tournait autour de la politique.

The conversation revolved around politics.

This sentence is used to describe a situation where the main topic of a conversation is politics.

Elle a dominé la conversation.

English translation of Elle a dominé la conversation.

She dominated the conversation.

This indicates that the girl or woman in reference took the lead role or was overly influential in the conversation.

La conversation est devenue intéressante.

English translation of La conversation est devenue intéressante.

The conversation got interesting.

This sentence is used when the discussion or conversation becomes engrossing or captivating after a certain point.

Je veux améliorer ma conversation en français.

English translation of Je veux améliorer ma conversation en français.

I want to improve my French conversation.

This sentence suggests that the speaker is seeking to enhance their conversational skills in French.

Nous avons commencé une conversation intéressante.

English translation of Nous avons commencé une conversation intéressante.

We have started an interesting conversation.

This sentence is used when referring to a conversation that has begun and is engaging or intriguing.

Il a détourné la conversation.

English translation of Il a détourné la conversation.

He changed the course of the conversation.

The example refers to a situation where a person successfully alters the direction or subject of a discussion or conversation.

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