conversa franca

[kõ.vɛɾˈsa ˈfɾɐ̃.ka]

nounfemininepl: conversas francas

frank conversation; candid talk

1. An honest, direct, and open discussion between people; a conversation where people speak truthfully without reservation or pretense

We had a frank conversation about our relationship problems.

Tivemos uma conversa franca sobre os problemas do nosso relacionamento.

2. A straightforward dialogue aimed at addressing issues or clearing up misunderstandings

The manager decided to have a frank conversation with the employee about his performance.

O gerente decidiu ter uma conversa franca com o funcionário sobre seu desempenho.

NYC Slang

straight talk; real talk; keeping it real

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conversa franca

Standard usage; also common as 'papo franco' in informal contexts

São Paulo

conversa franca

Widely used in both formal and informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

conversa franca / papo franco

Informal variant 'papo franco' is very common in colloquial speech

Portugal

conversa franca

Standard formal usage; less common in everyday speech than in Brazil

ter uma conversa franca com alguém

colocar a conversa em dia

falar sem papas na língua

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