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dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/

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noun

Dialogue, conversation

A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

Examples :

"Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship."

Bill et Melinda ont maintenu un dialogue par e-mail au cours de leur relation à distance.

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noun

Dialogue

(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

Examples :

"The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster."

Le film avait de superbes effets spéciaux, mais le dialogue était médiocre.

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noun

Dialogue, conversation

A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

Examples :

"A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers."

En tant qu'historienne littéraire, elle s'est spécialisée dans les dialogues des philosophes grecs anciens.

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noun

Boîte de dialogue

A dialogue box.

Examples :

"Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down."

Une fois la boîte de dialogue Poste de travail ouverte, sélectionnez Disque local (C:), puis faites un clic droit et faites défiler vers le bas.

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verb

Discuter, négocier

To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

Examples :

"Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements."

Pearson voulait discuter avec ses homologues étrangers des nouvelles exigences en matière de rapports.

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verb

Mettre en dialogue

To put into dialogue form.

Examples :

"The teacher dialogued the students' ideas about the class project, encouraging them to share their opinions and suggestions. "

Le professeur a mis en dialogue les idées des élèves sur le projet de classe, les encourageant à partager leurs opinions et suggestions.

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verb

Dialoguer, converser

To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

Examples :

"The students will dialogue about the upcoming history test in class. "

Les élèves dialogueront en classe au sujet du prochain contrôle d'histoire.

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