talk

A noun referring to a conversation, discussion, or speech, often informal, between two or more people.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее разговор, обсуждение или речь, часто неформальную, между двумя или более людьми.esSustantivo que designa una conversación, discusión o charla, a menudo informal, entre dos o más personas; también puede referirse a una conferencia o discurso.frNom désignant une conversation, une discussion ou un discours, souvent informel, entre deux ou plusieurs personnes.deSubstantiv, das ein Gespräch, eine Diskussion oder eine Rede bezeichnet, oft informell, zwischen zwei oder mehreren Personen.ptSubstantivo que se refere a uma conversa, discussão ou fala, muitas vezes informal, entre duas ou mais pessoas. Também pode designar uma palestra ou apresentação sobre determinado assunto.zh表示谈话、交谈或讨论的名词，常指两人或多人之间非正式的交流；也可指演讲或讲话。arاسم يشير إلى حديث أو محادثة أو مناقشة أو كلام، غالبًا ما يكون غير رسمي، بين شخصين أو أكثر.

1. Conversation A1 formal

   An informal spoken exchange of ideas, opinions, or information between people.

   • We had a long talk about our future plans.
   • She had a talk with her boss about the promotion.
   • The two friends enjoyed a quiet talk over coffee.

   ruРазговорesconversación informalfrconversationdeGesprächptConversazh谈话arحديث

   Synonyms: chatchitchatconfabulationconversationdialoguediscussiongossippalaver

2. Lecture or speech A2 formal

   A formal spoken presentation given to an audience on a specific topic.

   • The professor gave a fascinating talk on climate change.
   • He prepared a talk for the conference next week.
   • The talk was attended by over 200 people.

   ruЛекция или выступлениеesConferencia o charlafrExposé oraldeVortrag oder RedeptPalestra ou discursozh演讲或报告arمحاضرة أو خطاب

   Synonyms: addressdiscourselectureorationpresentationseminarspeech

3. Rumor or gossip B1 informal

   Informal discussion or speculation about other people's private lives.

   • There is a lot of talk about the company's merger.
   • The talk around town is that they are getting married.
   • I don't pay attention to idle talk.

   ruСлухиesrumor, chismefrracontars, comméragesdeGeredeptFofocazh流言蜚语arأقاويل

   Synonyms: dirtgossipgrapevinehearsayrumorscuttlebutttittle-tattle

   Antonyms: factsilencetruth

• talks plural form
• talks' possessive plural form
• talk's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or communicating verbally with someone.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия говорения или вербального общения с кем-либо.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de hablar o comunicarse verbalmente con alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de parler ou de communiquer verbalement avec quelqu'un, que ce soit pour échanger des idées, discuter ou converser.deVerb, das die Handlung des Sprechens oder der verbalen Kommunikation mit jemandem bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de falar ou de se comunicar verbalmente com alguém.zh动词，表示说话或与他人进行言语交流的行为。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الكلام أو التواصل اللفظي مع شخص ما، وقد يدل على الحديث الجدّي أو المحادثة العادية أو الدردشة.

1. Speak or converse A1 formal

   To express thoughts, feelings, or ideas through spoken words.

   • She talked to her friend on the phone for an hour.
   • We need to talk about the project deadline.
   • He talks very fast when he is excited.

   ruГоворитьeshablarfrparlerdeSprechenptFalarzh说话arالتحدث

   Synonyms: articulatechatchatterchew the fatcommunicateconferconsultconversediscussgossipjawprattlespeakutter

   Antonyms: hushlistenmutesilence

2. Discuss or negotiate A2 formal

   To engage in a conversation to reach an agreement or exchange information.

   • The leaders talked about the peace treaty.
   • They talked business over lunch.
   • We talked through the details of the contract.

   ruОбсуждатьesDialogar o negociarfrdiscuter, négocierdeBesprechenptDiscutirzh讨论arالتفاوض والتباحث

   Synonyms: conferconsultdeliberatediscussnegotiateparley

3. Reveal information B1 informal

   To speak about something that was previously secret or unknown.

   • The suspect finally talked to the police.
   • She talked about her past experiences.
   • He talked too much and gave away the surprise.

   ruРаскрыть информациюesrevelar informaciónfrrévéler des informations secrètesdeInformationen preisgebenptRevelar informaçãozh透露信息arكشف المعلومات

   Synonyms: blabconfessdisclosedivulgeinformleakratrevealspillsquealtattle

   Antonyms: concealsuppresswithhold

• talked past participle
• talked past simple
• talking present participle
• talks third person singular

Phrasal variants: talk downtalk intotalk oftalk out oftalk over