conversational

Everyday

1. To do with conversation, or like ordinary friendly talk. tree →
2. Good enough to have simple conversations in a language, as in «conversational French». tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, a conversational tone is relaxed and friendly, like talking to a friend, not formal. In language lessons, conversational skills mean you can chat simply. In computing, a conversational program, like a chatbot, talks with you.

Examples

• The book is written in a conversational style. tree →
• She speaks conversational French. tree →
• He said it in a conversational tone. tree →
• The chatbot is a conversational program. tree →
• Letters to friends can be conversational. tree →
• I'm working on my conversational Spanish. tree →

Note

Formal register is the opposite of conversational. Adverb: conversationally.