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converse in French

converse in French is opposé, inverse, réciproque — converse means to talk with someone; to have a conversation.

converse in French

opposé
noun
The opposite or reverse.
inverse
noun
The opposite or reverse.
réciproque
noun
(logic) Of a proposition or theorem consisting of a statement of the form "If A is true, then B is true", the statement "If B is true, then A is true" which need not be equivalent to the first one.
converser
verb
(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.
parler
verb
(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.

What does "converse" mean?

  1. verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
    "They conversed quietly in the corner of the room."
  2. adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
    "The converse of that statement is not necessarily true."
  3. noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.
    "If all squares are rectangles, the converse — that all rectangles are squares — is false."

converse in a sentence

  • They conversed quietly in the corner of the room.
  • It was refreshing to converse with someone who really listened.
  • The converse of that statement is not necessarily true.
  • He argued the converse position to hers.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "converse" in French?

"converse" in French is opposé, inverse, réciproque. converse means: To talk with someone; to have a conversation.

How do you use "converse" in a sentence?

Example: "They conversed quietly in the corner of the room." In French, "converse" is opposé, inverse, réciproque.

Are there other ways to say "converse" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "converse": opposé, inverse, réciproque, converser, parler.

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