Converse with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑnvɝs/, /kənˈvɝs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KAHN-vers with, kuhn-VERS with
kənˈvɜːs/ /wˈɪð
kuhn-VERS with
Definition
To talk formally or exchange ideas with someone, usually in a thoughtful or polite way.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'talk with'; often used in written or polite speech. Commonly appears in academic, professional, or intellectual contexts. Not used for very casual chat—use 'chat with' or 'talk to' for informal situations.
Spanish: conversar con - hablar conPortuguese (BR): conversar com - falar comPortuguese (PT): conversar com - falar comChinese (Simplified): 与……交谈 - 与……对话Chinese (Traditional): 與……交談 - 與……對話Hindi: से बातचीत करना - के साथ वार्तालाप करनाArabic: يتحادث مع - يتحاور معBengali: আলাপ করা - আলোচনা করাRussian: беседовать с - вести разговор сJapanese: 〜と会話する - 〜と談話するVietnamese: trò chuyện với - đàm thoại vớiKorean: 대화하다 - 교류하다Turkish: sohbet etmek - konuşmak (resmî/nezaketli)Urdu: مکالمہ کرنا - گفتگو کرناIndonesian: berbincang dengan - bercakap-bicara dengan
Example Sentences
I like to converse with my teachers after class.
basic
She prefers to converse with small groups.
basic
We had time to converse with the guests at dinner.
basic
It was a pleasure to converse with you about your research.
natural
He was shy at first, but once we started to converse with him, he opened up.
natural
Sometimes it's easier to converse with strangers than with old friends.
natural