tête-à-tête

[teyt-uh-teyt, tet-uh-tet, te-ta-tet] / ˈteɪt əˈteɪt, ˈtɛt əˈtɛt, tɛ taˈtɛt /

NOUN

private conversation

Synonyms

STRONG

one-on-one

WEAK

confidential discussion cozy chat duologue face-to-face chat heads together huddle intimate discussion mutual consultation parley private conversation

NOUN

small sofa

Synonyms

STRONGEST

love seat

STRONG

courting chair two-seater vis-à-vis

tete-a-tete

NOUN

heart-to-heart talk

Synonyms

WEAK

confidential discussion cozy chat duologue face-to-face chat heads together huddle intimate discussion mutual consultation one-on-one parley private conversation

NOUN

private conversation

Synonyms

WEAK

chat colloquy conversation dialogue discussion parley talk

Example Sentences

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Mr. Putin and Mr. Xi will have a “tête-à-tête bilateral meeting” in the afternoon, according to Mr. Ushakov.

From New York Times

These seem to be specific for intended "tete-a-tete" conversations with their preferred pack members.

From Salon

But the performance might have been stronger if she had opted for a more intimate tête-à-tête with the audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Some scenes, like the furtive tête-à-tête between Charles and Major, have been comprehensively debunked.

From New York Times

Xi and Biden probably both think they have the upper hand in the tete-a-tete following political successes at home.

From Los Angeles Times