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free conversation

[/friː ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: free conversations
conversa livre
1. An informal discussion or dialogue without predetermined topics, scripts, or formal structure
The language class focused on free conversation to help students improve their speaking skills.
A aula de idiomas focou em conversa livre para ajudar os alunos a melhorar suas habilidades de fala.
2. A casual exchange of ideas or thoughts between two or more people
After the presentation, there was a free conversation among the attendees.
Após a apresentação, houve uma conversa livre entre os participantes.
Synonyms
casual conversationinformal discussionchatdialogue
Antonyms
formal discussionstructured conversationscripted dialogue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa livre
most common term used in educational and casual contexts
Portugal
conversa livre
equivalent usage in Portuguese standard
General Brazilian
bate-papo
more colloquial alternative for casual conversation

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
shoot the breeze
have a heart-to-heart
fazer uma boa conversa
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