informal conversation

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• informal — in|for|mal [ ın fɔrml ] adjective ** 1. ) informal talks or meetings are relaxed, do not involve many people, and do not need to produce an official result: The informal meetings at Camp David were important in strengthening mutual understanding… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• informal */*/ — UK [ɪnˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l] / US [ɪnˈfɔrm(ə)l] adjective 1) relaxed and friendly It was very informal – more of a chat than an interview. The hotel has an informal atmosphere. a) used about language or behaviour that is suitable for using with friends… …   English dictionary

• Conversation — Con ver*sa tion, n. [OE. conversacio (in senses 1 & 2), OF. conversacion, F. conversation, fr. L. conversatio frequent abode in a place, intercourse, LL. also, manner of life.] 1. General course of conduct; behavior. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] Let… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Conversation Piece (disambiguation) — Conversation Piece may refer to: conversation piece, an informal group portrait in painting Conversation Piece (musical) by Noel Coward (1934) Conversation Piece (song), by David Bowie (1970) Conversation Piece (film), 1974 Italian film This… …   Wikipedia

• conversation — [kän΄vər sā′shən] n. [ME conversacioun < OFr conversation < L conversatio < pp. of conversari: see CONVERSE1] 1. the act or an instance of talking together; specif., a) familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc. b) an… …   English World dictionary

• conversation — ► NOUN ▪ an informal spoken exchange of news and ideas between two or more people. DERIVATIVES conversational adjective …   English terms dictionary

• Conversation piece — For other uses, see Conversation Piece (disambiguation). A conversation piece by Arthur Devis …   Wikipedia

• conversation — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Social talk Nouns 1. conversation, interlocution, intercourse; collocution, colloquy, converse, discussion, talkfest; confabulation; talk, discourse, social intercourse; oral communication, communion,… …   English dictionary for students

• conversation — noun 1 (C) an informal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughts: a telephone conversation | He stood silent in the doorway, unwilling to interrupt their conversation. | have/hold a conversation: I had a long conversation with my …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• conversation */*/*/ — UK [ˌkɒnvə(r)ˈseɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms conversation : singular conversation plural conversations Metaphor: A conversation or discussion is like a journey, with the speakers going from one place to another. Let s go back… …   English dictionary

• conversation — con|ver|sa|tion [ ,kanvər seıʃn ] noun *** 1. ) count a talk between two or more people, usually a private and informal one: Later in the evening, the conversation turned to politics. conversation with/between: a conversation with my… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English