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dialoguer

to have a dialogue, to converse

verb dyah-loh-GAY Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Dialoguer implies an exchange between two parties and often carries a sense of seeking mutual understanding, especially in political or diplomatic contexts: dialoguer avec l'opposition ('to engage in dialogue with the opposition'). The related noun dialogue is far more common; dialoguer has a slightly formal ring in everyday speech.

Examples

"Les deux parties ont accepté de dialoguer."

Natural Translation

Both parties agreed to have a dialogue.

Literal Translation

The two parties have accepted to dialogue.

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