Conversed Meaning in English

word · lemma: converse

US

kənˈvɝst

kuhn-VURST

UK

kənvˈɜːsd

kuhn-VURSD

Definition

Talked with someone, especially in a formal or polite way. Often describes an exchange of ideas or opinions.

Usage & Nuances

"Conversed" is formal and less common in everyday speech; more often used in writing or polite conversation. Usually used with "with" ("conversed with"). For everyday speaking, use "talked" or "chatted".

• Spanish: conversar - dialogar
• Portuguese (BR): conversar - dialogar
• Portuguese (PT): conversar - dialogar
• Chinese (Simplified): 交谈 - 对话
• Chinese (Traditional): 交談 - 對話
• Hindi: बातचीत की - संवाद किया
• Arabic: تحاور - تحدث
• Bengali: আলাপ করেছিলাম - কথোপকথন করেছিল
• Russian: беседовали - разговаривали (формально)
• Japanese: 会話した - 談話した
• Vietnamese: trò chuyện - đàm thoại
• Korean: 대화했다 - 담소했다
• Turkish: sohbet etti - konuştu (resmi)
• Urdu: بات چیت کی - گفتگو کی
• Indonesian: berbicara - bercakap-cakap

Example Sentences

We conversed about the book after class.

basic

She conversed politely with the guests.

basic

They conversed in English during the meeting.

basic

We sat by the fire and conversed late into the night.

natural

After dinner, they conversed about everything from travel to politics.

natural

He conversed easily with people from different backgrounds.

natural