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\ ˌtet-ə-ˈtet 
, ˌtāt-ə-ˈtāt, sense 2 is also ˈtēt-ə-ˌtēt \
, ˌtāt-ə-ˈtāt, sense 2 is also ˈtēt-ə-ˌtēt \Definition of tête-à-tête
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : a private conversation between two persons
2 : a short piece of furniture (such as a sofa) intended to seat two persons especially facing each other
tête-à-tête
adverb\ ˌtet-ə-ˈtet , ˌtāt-ə-ˈtāt \
, ˌtāt-ə-ˈtāt \Definition of tête-à-tête (Entry 2 of 3)
: in private
tête-à-tête
adjective\ ˌtet-ə-ˌtet , ˌtāt-ə-ˌtāt \
, ˌtāt-ə-ˌtāt \Definition of tête-à-tête (Entry 3 of 3)
Synonyms for tête-à-tête
Synonyms: Noun
- backchat,
- cackle,
- causerie,
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin music,
- chin-wag
- [slang],
- chitchat,
- confab,
- confabulation,
- gab,
- gabfest,
- gossip,
- jangle,
- jaw,
- natter
- [chiefly British],
- palaver,
- patter,
- rap,
- schmooze,
- small talk,
- table talk,
- talk
Synonyms: Adverb
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tête-à-tête
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of tête-à-tête
: a private conversation between two people
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The first known use of tête-à-tête was in 1696
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