How do you use "conversation" in a sentence?

We had a long conversation about our plans for the future. It's difficult to have a conversation when the music is so loud. She's very good at making conversation at parties.

conversation

Q: What does "conversation" mean?

A talk between two or more people; informal discussion The word 'conversation' refers to informal talk between two or more people, exchanging ideas, news, or thoughts. 'Have a conversation' means to talk with someone. 'Make conversation' means to engage in polite talk, often with strangers. 'Conversational' describes an informal style of speaking or writing.

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Meaning: A talk between two or more people; informal discussion

谈话，对话，交谈

conversación, charla

会話、対話

대화, 회화

The word 'conversation' refers to informal talk between two or more people, exchanging ideas, news, or thoughts. 'Have a conversation' means to talk with someone. 'Make conversation' means to engage in polite talk, often with strangers. 'Conversational' describes an informal style of speaking or writing.

「conversation」是指两个或更多人之间的非正式交谈，交流想法、新闻或思想。「have a conversation」意味着与某人交谈。「make conversation」意味着进行礼貌的交谈，通常与陌生人。「conversational」描述一种非正式的说话或写作风格。

La palabra «conversation» se refiere a una charla informal entre dos o más personas, intercambiando ideas, noticias o pensamientos. «Have a conversation» significa hablar con alguien. «Make conversation» significa entablar una charla educada, a menudo con desconocidos. «Conversational» describe un estilo informal de hablar o escribir.

「conversation」は、2人以上の人々の間の非公式な会話を指し、アイデア、ニュース、または考えを交換します。「have a conversation」は誰かと話すことを意味します。「make conversation」は丁寧な会話をすること、しばしば見知らぬ人とを意味します。「conversational」は非公式な話し方や書き方のスタイルを表します。

'conversation'이라는 단어는 두 명 이상의 사람 사이에서 생각, 소식, 의견을 교환하는 비격식적 대화를 의미합니다. 'Have a conversation'은 누군가와 이야기하는 것입니다. 'Make conversation'은 주로 낯선 사람과 예의 바른 대화를 나누는 것입니다. 'Conversational'은 비격식적인 말투나 문체를 묘사합니다.

Examples

We had a long conversation about our plans for the future.
我们就未来的计划进行了长时间的交谈。
Tuvimos una larga conversación sobre nuestros planes para el futuro.
私たちは将来の計画について長い会話をしました。
우리는 미래 계획에 대해 긴 대화를 나누었습니다.
It's difficult to have a conversation when the music is so loud.
音乐这么大声，很难进行交谈。
Es difícil mantener una conversación cuando la música está tan alta.
音楽がこんなに大きいと会話するのが難しいです。
음악이 이렇게 크면 대화하기가 어렵습니다.
She's very good at making conversation at parties.
她很擅长在派对上与人攀谈。
Ella es muy buena entablando conversación en las fiestas.
彼女はパーティーで会話を始めるのがとても上手です。
그녀는 파티에서 대화를 이끌어내는 데 매우 능숙합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'conversation', from Latin 'conversatio' meaning 'a living with, a keeping company with', from 'conversari' (to live with). Originally meant 'social interaction' generally before narrowing to 'talk' specifically.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal