Meaning of the word tête-à-tête in English

What does tête-à-tête mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tête-à-tête

US /ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/
UK /ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/
"tête-à-tête" picture

Noun

1.

a private conversation between two people

Example:
They had a quiet tête-à-tête over coffee.
The two leaders held a brief tête-à-tête before the official meeting.

Adjective

1.

involving or between two people in private

Example:
They decided to have a tête-à-tête dinner.
The meeting was strictly tête-à-tête.

Adverb

1.

privately between two people

Example:
They spoke tête-à-tête about the sensitive issue.
The manager met with each employee tête-à-tête.
Learn This Word at Lingoland