dialogue
/dja.lɔɡ/masculine
The English phrase 'dialogue' can be translated into French as dialogue. If unsure, use dialogue. Wiktionary also lists conversation.
Meaning: conversation or other discourse between individuals (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dialogue | /dja.lɔɡ/ | masculine |
| conversation | /kɔ̃.vɛʁ.sa.sjɔ̃/ | feminine |
The word dialogue refers to a conversation or other discourse between individuals. You can also use the verb dialoguer to express the act of engaging in a dialogue or discussion. An idiomatic expression is un dialogue de sourds, which describes a situation where two parties are talking but not listening to or understanding each other.
Which one should you use?
dialogue is a masculine noun, whereas the synonym conversation is feminine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Quebec, Canada, the term jaser is used to refer to casual conversations or chitchat.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of dialogue is /dja.lɔɡ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the word jaser is used for casual chat. While it means 'to talk' in this context, in France the word is more closely associated with the chattering sound of birds.
- The Greek root of dialogue combines diá, meaning 'through' or 'between', with logos. This implies that a true dialogue is a flow of reason between two people.
- In French literary analysis, un dialogue refers specifically to the spoken parts of a play or novel, distinguishing it from the 'narrative' or 'stage directions'.
Examples in context
- C'est un dialogue de sourds.It is a dialogue of the deaf.This sentence illustrates the idiom 'un dialogue de sourds' using dialogue.Tatoeba #628558 by U2FS, translation #629500 by vicch
- Je pense que ce n'est pas nécessairement un dialogue.I think this is not necessarily a dialogue.This sentence shows the use of dialogue in a basic statement.Tatoeba #13562704 by sacredceltic, translation #13562703 by sacredceltic
- Le dialogue diplomatique aida à mettre fin au conflit.Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.This sentence demonstrates the use of dialogue in a diplomatic context.Tatoeba #332519 by sysko, translation #21962 by Swift
- J'ai eu une conversation intéressante avec mon collègueI had an interesting conversation with my colleague
- Les deux politiciens ont eu un échange animé pendant le débatThe two politicians had an intense exchange during the debate
- Nous avons eu une discussion approfondie sur le projetWe had a thorough discussion about the project
- J'ai eu un entretien d'embauche hierI had a job interview yesterday
- On a eu une bonne discussion autour d'un verreWe had a good conversation over a drink
- On a passé la soirée en causerieWe spent the evening in casual conversation
- On se retrouve pour papoter autour d'un caféWe're meeting up for a friendly chat over coffee
- On s'est assis pour jaser un peuWe sat down to have a chat
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing how to resolve a conflict.
- HugoOn doit ouvrir un dialogue pour s'entendre.We need to open a dialogue to agree.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord, Hugo.I agree, Hugo.
- HugoLe dialogue est la seule solution.Dialogue is the only solution.
- ChloéC'est vrai, Chloé est prête à parler.That's true, Chloé is ready to talk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dialogue” translations and entries dialogue, conversation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conversation, dialogue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
