Phrase guide

make conversation

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To talk with someone out of courtesy, to pass time, or in an effort to engage with them socially.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: keskustella — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • Finnish: jutella — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • Finnish: rupatella — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • French: faire la conversation — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • Italian: fare conversazione — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • Polish: prowadzić rozmowę — to talk with someone out of courtesy
  • Spanish: entablar una conversación — to talk with someone out of courtesy