confabulate
US /kənˈfæb.jə.leɪt/
UK /kənˈfæb.jə.leɪt/
1.
confabuler, converser, parler
engage in conversation; talk
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They spent hours confabulating about their travel plans.
Ils ont passé des heures à confabuler sur leurs projets de voyage.
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The old friends met to confabulate over coffee.
Les vieux amis se sont rencontrés pour confabuler autour d'un café.
2.
confabuler, fabriquer des souvenirs
fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory
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Patients with certain neurological conditions may confabulate to fill in memory gaps.
Les patients atteints de certaines affections neurologiques peuvent confabuler pour combler les lacunes de mémoire.
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It's important to distinguish between lying and confabulating, as the latter is often unintentional.
Il est important de distinguer le mensonge de la confabulation, car cette dernière est souvent involontaire.