HyperDic: tete-a-tete

English > 3 senses of the word tete-a-tete:
ADJECTIVEalltete-a-tete, head-to-headinvolving two persons
NOUNcommunicationtete-a-tetea private conversation between two people
artifacttete-a-tete, love seat, loveseat, vis-a-vissmall sofa that seats two people
English > tete-a-tete: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningInvolving two persons; intimately private / private.
Example"a tete-a-tete supper"
Synonymhead-to-head
BroaderprivateConfined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
Nounstete-a-tetesmall sofa that seats two people
tete-a-tetea private conversation between two people
English > tete-a-tete: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA private conversation between two people.
Narrowerpillow talkintimate conversation between lovers (typically occurring in bed)
BroaderconversationThe use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Spanishtète-a-tète, tú-a-tú
Catalantète-a-tète, tu-a-tu
Adjectivestete-a-teteinvolving two persons
English > tete-a-tete: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningsmall sofa that seats two people.
Synonymslove seat, loveseat, vis-a-vis
Broadersofa, couch, loungeAn upholstered seat for more than one person
Spanishlove seat
Catalanlove seat
Adjectivestete-a-teteinvolving two persons

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