English–French

“symposium” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kolɔk/

Example

Le colloque commence à neuf heures.

The symposium begins at nine.

Illustration for colloque (symposium)

How to say “symposium” in French

“Symposium” in French is colloque.

A focused academic gathering in which experts present findings and exchange detailed questions.

Full entry for colloque: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with colloque

Nous allons participer au colloque demain.

We are going to participate in the symposium tomorrow.

Tips for using colloque

  • Colloque belongs mainly to formal academic usage, while conférence more often names a lecture or a broader public talk.

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