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- [tey-tey ey tey-tey]
- /ˈteɪ teɪ eɪ ˈteɪ teɪ/
- /ˌteɪt.əˈteɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tey-tey ey tey-tey]
- /ˈteɪ teɪ eɪ ˈteɪ teɪ/
Definitions of tete-a-tete word
- noun plural tete-a-tete a private conversation or interview, usually between two people. 1
- noun plural tete-a-tete Also called vis-à-vis. a sofa shaped like an S so two people are able to converse face to face. 1
- adjective tete-a-tete of, between, or for two persons together without others. 1
- adverb tete-a-tete (of two persons) together in private: to sit tête-à-tête. 1
- noun tete-a-tete conversation: two people 1
- adverb tete-a-tete two people: in private 1
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Origin of tete-a-tete
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < French: literally, head to head
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Tete-a-tete
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tete-a-tete popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for tete-a-tete
noun tete-a-tete
- conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.
- courting chair — a chair or small upholstered sofa for two persons.
- heart to heart — frank; sincere: We had a heart-to-heart talk about his poor attendance.
- heart-to-heart — frank; sincere: We had a heart-to-heart talk about his poor attendance.