French Conversation · Level 49
75 words
French word
dialogue
Pronunciation
IPA/djalɔg/
Meaning
- masculine nounconversation
Example
Le dialogue entre nous a été utile.
The conversation between us was useful.
More examples
Nous devons entamer un dialogue pour trouver une solution.
We must initiate a dialogue to find a solution.
Core concept
Words arranged as mutual replies, whether in a real exchange or in a written or staged text.
Common phrases
entamer un dialogue
initiate a dialogue
tenir un dialogue
conduct a dialogue
dialogue ouvert
open dialogue
Similar words
conversation: Informal chat about ordinary matters or current affairs.
discussion: A focused talk for sharing ideas and opinions about one subject.
échange: A two-way sharing of information, thoughts, or opinions.
débat: A formal argument between opposing views about a defined topic.
Definition in French
Suite d'interventions réciproques entre deux personnes ou plus, orale ou écrite, visant l'échange d'idées, d'informations ou la représentation de paroles.
Word origin
Dialogue entered French from Latin dialogus, ultimately based on Greek dialogos, a term built from dia, "through," and logos, "speech."
Usage tips
- Conversation is the broader everyday word in French, while dialogue more often emphasizes reciprocal exchange or a structured exchange.
Other meanings
- dialoguenoun
- exchangenoun
Opposites
- monologuemonologuenoun
Related words
- dialoguerengage in dialogueverb
- dialogiquedialogicadjective